essay
Introduction
windows on the japanese past : studies in archaeology and prehistory • Ann Arbor, Mich. • Published In 1986 • Pages: 313-315
By: Barnes, Gina Lee.
Abstract
Barnes writes a short introduction to Windows on the Japanese past. She believes the Yayoi and Kofun periods should be studies together as they, 'constitute the formative period of traditional Japanese society and represent a fully agricultural way of life…Although, the two periods are usually treated separately, this is a false dichotomy…' (page 313). She also points out three developmental phases are significant: 'Late Jomon-Early Yayoi for subsistence changes and the establishment of wet-rice agriculture; Middle Yayoi-Middle Kofun for the development of an elite subculture and territorial hierarchies based on material legitimation; and [lastly the] Late Kofun-early historic…' (page 314).
- HRAF PubDate
- 2004
- Region
- Asia
- Sub Region
- East Asia
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry ; 2003
- Field Date
- not specified
- Coverage Date
- 2400 BP-1500 BP (400 B.C.-500 A.D.)
- Coverage Place
- Japan
- Notes
- Gina L. Barnes
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 315)
- LCCN
- 85016639
- LCSH
- Yayoi culture