An Archaeology of Ethnicity, Race, and Consumption in New York

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An Archaeology of Ethnicity, Race, and Consumption in New York

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An Archaeology of Ethnicity, Race, and Consumption in New York examines the archaeological visibility of ethnicity within the confines of nineteenth-century material culture from across New York State. The author discusses the limits of archaeological interpretations of ethnicity, presents the utility of material indications of racism in the archaeological record, considers the archaeological footprint of immigrant groups, and contextualizes these discussions with the economic development of the state of New York. The author argues that the construction of canals and railroads causes drastic changes in trade networks and available goods throughout the state, and impacted the lives of immigrant populations who both built and depended on these systems. This book recounts the exploitation of immigrant groups for hard labor to complete these arterial constructions, which in turn increases reliable accessibility to trade goods, but also provides archaeologists today an increased ability to understand the treatment of those immigrant groups by American society.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Preface

List of Figures and Tables

Chapter One – Ethnicity and Industry, a Practical Approach

Chapter Two – The Archaeology of Ethnicity

Chapter Three – Practical Interpretation of Ethnicity

Chapter Four – Historical Context and Background for Sub-Regions of New York State

Chapter Five – Archaeological Data

Chapter Six – Interpretation of Archaeological Data

Chapter Seven – Conclusions and Significance

References Cited

Index

About The Author

Product details

Published 29 May 2020
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 1st
Extent 164
ISBN 9781793611765
Imprint Lexington Books
Illustrations 10 BW Photos, 9 Tables
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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