Archaeology in Context: The Influence of the Geoarchaeological Career of Paul Goldberg
Part of: Society for American Archaeology 80th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA (2015)
In May 2014, Dr. Paul Goldberg officially retired as Professor of Archaeology at Boston University. Over the past four decades, he has dedicated himself to collaborative research and the study of archaeological sites and landscapes at multiple scales. In the process he has helped revolutionize our understanding of site formation processes. Although he is best known for his work with micromorpholgy in archaeology, Paul has an exemplary record of geoscience-based research and teaching in all aspects of archaeology. In addition, he has participated in some of the key debates about the evolution of our own species. His influence has been considerable, not just in North America, but across the world. Typical of individuals who make innovative and remarkable contributions to archaeology, Paul has moved from being a lonely voice on the edge of the field to the center of a revolution in archaeologists' abilities to learn about human behavior from imperfect records. This symposium seeks to honor Paul Goldberg's long career and demonstrate his numerous contributions to archaeology through the work of others.
Other Keywords
Geoarchaeology •
Micromorphology •
Paleolithic •
Shell Middens •
Stratigraphy •
Mounds •
Site Formation Processes •
Peat •
Sediments •
MIdden
Geographic Keywords
AFRICA •
Europe •
West Asia •
South America •
North America - Midwest •
North America - NW Coast/Alaska •
North America - Southeast
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From Microstratigraphy to Ritual Behavior: the study of Earthen Monuments in Eastern North America. (2015)
New Evidence for Complex Occupation Patterns at Dmanisi, a 1.85-1.76 Ma Site in the Georgian Caucasus (2015)