Oxbow Insights in Archaeology
Publisher: Oxbow Books
Editorial Board chair: Richard Bradley

Oxbow Insights in Archaeology is a peer-reviewed series of single author paperbacks by leading academics in all areas of archaeology reflecting on one or more aspects of their personal research or subject area: be it landscape, artefact, or period based, theoretical, historiographical, social, or phenomenological. The aim is to present a free narrative of collected thoughts in a chosen subject area that is personal, thought-provoking, even controversial. The books are produced in small format paperback, perfect for popping in a rucksack to read on the train. There is an editorial board comprising academics with a broad and eclectic range of interests.

Temporary Palaces Cover
Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
ISBN: 9781789256611
Pub Date: 15 May 2021
Imprint: Oxbow Books
Illustrations: B/w
Description:
The Great Houses of the prehistoric and early medieval periods were enormous structures whose forms were modelled on those of domestic dwellings. Most were built of wood rather than stone; they were used over comparatively short periods; they were frequently replaced in the same positions; and some were associated with exceptional groups of artefacts. Their construction made considerable demands on human labour and approached the limits of what was possible at the time.
RRP: £16.99
Myth and Materiality Cover
Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
ISBN: 9781785709753
Pub Date: 18 Apr 2018
Imprint: Oxbow Books
Illustrations: 35 b/w
Description:
The aim of this book is to promote the thesis that myth may illuminate archaeology and that on occasion archaeology may shed light on myth. Medieval Irish literature is rich in mythic themes and some of these are used as a starting point. Some myths are of great antiquity and some were invented by contemporary authors.
A Geography of Offerings Cover
Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
ISBN: 9781785704772
Pub Date: 31 Dec 2016
Imprint: Oxbow Books
Illustrations: b/w and colour
Description:
More than quarter of a century ago Richard Bradley published The Passage of Arms. It was conceived as An Archaeological Analysis of Prehistoric Hoards and Votive Deposits, but, as the author concedes, these terms were too narrowly focused for the complex subject of deliberate deposition and the period covered too short. A Geography of Offerings has been written to provoke a reaction from archaeologists and has two main aims.
RRP: £15.99
First Light Cover
Format: Paperback
Pages: 210
ISBN: 9781782979517
Pub Date: 14 May 2015
Imprint: Oxbow Books
Description:
Newgrange in Ireland is a world famous monument not only because of its vast scale and elaborate megalithic art, but also because of its renowned alignment to the sun on the winter solstice. Yet the origins of Newgrange remain somewhat mysterious. Across Ireland over two hundred similar passage tombs are found, some of which are considerably older than Newgrange.
RRP: £15.99
The Death of Archaeological Theory? Cover
Format: Paperback
Pages: 96
ISBN: 9781842174463
Pub Date: 15 Sep 2011
Imprint: Oxbow Books
Illustrations: 9 b/w illus
Description:
The Death of Archaeological Theory? addresses the provocative subject of whether it is time to discount the burden of somewhat dogmatic theory and ideology that has defined archaeological debate and shaped archaeology over the last 25 years. Seven chapters meet this controversial subject head on, also assessing where archaeological theory is now, and future directions.
RRP: £12.95