Americanist Culture History reprints thirty-nine classic works of Americanist archaeological literature published between 1907 and 1971. The articles, in which the key concepts and analytical techniques of culture history were first defined and discussed, are reprinted, with original pagination and references, to enhance the use of this collection as a research and teaching resource. The editors also include an introduction that summarizes the rise and fall of the culture history paradigm, making this volume an excellent introduction to the field''s primary literature.

The Emeryville Shellmound (selected pages); M. Uhle. Report of the Committee on Archaeological Nomenclature; J.H. Wright, et al. Archaeological Investigations in the Valley of Mexico by the International School; F. Boas. Areas of American Culture Characterization Tentatively Outlined as an Aid in the Study of Antiquities (selected pages); W.H. Holmes. Chronology of the Tano Ruins, New Mexico (selected pages); N.C. Nelson. Zuni Culture Sequences; A.L. Kroeber. An Outline for a Chronology of Zuni Ruins (selected Pages); L. Spier. A Design-Sequence from New Mexico; A.V. Kidder. Notes on the Pottery of Pecos; M.A. Kidder, A.V. Kidder. Diffusion and Independent Invention: A Critique of Logic; J.H. Steward. The Culture-Area and Age-Area Concepts of Clark Wissler; A.L. Kroeber. Editorials: Methodology in the Southwest; H.S. Gladwin. Analysis of Village Site Collections from Louisiana and Mississippi (selected pages); J.A. Ford. A Chronological Method Applicable to the Southeast; J.A. Ford. Report of the Conference on Southeastern Pottery Typology; J.A. Ford, J.B. Griffin. Handbook of Northern Arizona Pottery Wares (selected pages); H.S. Colton, L.L. Hargrave. 23 Additional Papers. Index.