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Memoirs
Memoir 43
Early State Formation in Central Madagascar:
An Archaeological Survey of Western Avaradrano
edited by Henry T. Wright
Archaeological survey and excavations in the western Avaradrano area of Imerina provide detailed information on 258 archaeological sites in an 120 sq km area north of modern Antananarivo. The first pioneering villages developed into small hierarchical polities, and after several centuries of growth and conflict, the Merina ruler Andrianampoinimerina sanctioned changes in the organization of the kingdom of Ambohimanga that created a new and more complex system. This polity expanded to control most of Madagascar by the early 19th century. This study uses new methods for building archaeological chronologies, using aerial images to assess archaeological sites, and estimating populations, of interest to archaeologists. Its perspective on state formation will be of interest to anthropologists and historians, to those with diverse perspectives on the evolution of complex cultural phenomena, and to those who simply wish to understand Madagascar. [2007, $38]
Memoir 35
The Land of Houlouf:
Genesis of a Chadic Polity, 1900 B.C.-A.C. 1800
by Augustin F.C. Holl
A thorough review of the important archaeological sites on the Chadian Plain, including Houlouf. Other sites discussed include Deguesse, Krenak, Hamei, Blé Mound Complex and Yaere sites Mishiskwa, and Madaf. Examines the rise and fall of the Houlouf chiefdom, patterns of Holocene Late Stone Age colonization, diachonic trends, paleoclimatology, and historical linguistic evidence. [2002, $30]
Anthropological Papers
Anthropological Papers, 95
West African Early Towns:
Archaeology of Households in Urban Landscapes
by Augustin F.C. Holl
West African Awdaghost (Tegdaoust) emerged as a vital medieval trade center before its decline in the 16th century, and provides a unique opportunity for the application of household archaeology. By examining the building sequences of the habitation complexes, with their evolving space allocations, this monograph demonstrates how the household units in Awdaghost reflect fluctuating social organization and economic conditions. [2006, $26]
Anthropological Papers, 86
The Behavioral Ecology of Efe Pygmy Men in the Ituri Forest, Zaire
by Robert C. Bailey [1991, $15, reprint as book-on-demand]
Anthropological Papers, 42
The Occupations of Migrants in Ghana
by Polly Hill [1970, $2]
Technical Reports
Technical Report 4
An Archaeological Investigation on the Loboi Plain, Baringo District, Kenya
by William R. Farrand et al. [1976, $2]
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