Books by Christopher (University College Tilley

* An innovative contribution to recent debates about the use of a metaphora in the social sciences, from an archaeological perspective* Written by one of the foremost scholars working on archaeological theory, with an international reputation* Combines theoretical interpretation with practical examples a from the fielda .

In this analysis, Shanks and Tilley argue against the functionalism and positvism which result from an inadequate assimilation of social theory into the day-to-day practice of archaeology.