A rich intellectual tradition that offers archaeologists a way around many seemingly irresolvable theoretical oppositions, Marxism deserves a place in the philosophical and substantive debates in archaeology. This book applies Marxist theory to archaeology, explores long-term historical change and cultural evolution, and advocates a dialectical and historical approach to the study of the past. Originally published by Academic Press in 1992, this edition features a new prologue by the author. From the Prologue to the Percheron Press Edition . . . 'The unique contribution that Marxism can make to archaeology comes from the integration of [its three parts] to gain knowledge of, critique, and take action in the world. . . . [T]his integration is an ongoing, dynamic, and never-ending process. My starting point for this process is to be found in A Marxist Archaeology and I hope that other archaeologists will find my efforts helpful as they begin their journey.'Table of Contents: Prologue to the Percheron Press Edition Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. A Brief History of Marxism Chapter 3. Archaeology and Marxism Chapter 4. The Dialectic: Marxism as a Theory of Relations Chapter 5. The Making of History Chapter 6. History and Evolution Chapter 7. Death and Society in a Hohokam Community Chapter 8. Critical Archaeology: Archaeology and the Vanishing American Chapter 9. The Praxis of Archaeology References Index