Lyman Abbott's Books

Documentation, analysis, and explanation of culture change have long been goals of archaeology. Scientific graphs facilitate the visual thinking that allow archaeologists to determine the relationship between variables, and, if well designed, comprehend the processes implied by the relationship. Different graph types suggest different ontologies and theories of change, and particular techniques of parsing temporally continuous morphological variation of artefacts into types influence graph form. North American archaeologists have grappled with finding a graph that effectively and efficiently displays culture change over time. Line graphs, bar graphs, and numerous one-off graph types were used between 1910 and 1950, after which spindle graphs displaying temporal frequency distributions of specimens within each of multiple artefact types emerged as the most readily deciphered diagram. The variety of graph types used over the twentieth century indicate archaeologists often mixed elements of both Darwinian variational evolutionary change and Midas-touch like transformational change. Today, there is minimal discussion of graph theory or graph grammar in introductory archaeology textbooks or advanced texts, and elements of the two theories of evolution are still mixed. Culture has changed, and archaeology provides unique access to the totality of humankind's cultural past. It is therefore crucial that graph theory, construction, and decipherment are revived in archaeological discussion.

Book's by Lyman Abbott

Graphing Culture Change in North American Archaeology

Graphing Culture Change in North American Archaeology

An Illustrated Commentary on the Gospel According to Matthew for Family Use and Reference and For the Great Body of Christian Workers of All Denominations

An Illustrated Commentary on the Gospel According to Matthew for Family Use and Reference and For the Great Body of Christian Workers of All Denominations

The New Testament, with Notes and Comments

The New Testament, with Notes and Comments

The New Testament. With Notes and Comments, Accompanied with Maps and Illustrations. Matthew and Mark

The New Testament. With Notes and Comments, Accompanied with Maps and Illustrations. Matthew and Mark

A Dictionary of Religious Knowledge for Popular and Professional Use

A Dictionary of Religious Knowledge for Popular and Professional Use

Lyman’s History of old Walla Walla County

Lyman’s History of old Walla Walla County

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