Power and Place in the Prehistoric Aegean Beyond: Studies Honor of James C. Wright

The title and thematic orientation of this book demonstrate an attention to power inequalities in the past, particularly as manifested through social access to architectural spaces and landscapes. This volume celebrates the contributions and impact of a mentor, colleague and friend, James C. Wright, on the field of Aegean Bronze archaeology, in recognition of his retirement from Bryn Mawr College. The title and thematic orientation reflect his scholarly attention to power inequalities in the past, particularly as manifested through social access to architectural spaces and landscapes. The title acknowledges that Wright’s interests and contributions extend beyond the domain of Aegean Prehistory, not only in terms of chronology and geography, but also in terms of his methodological approaches that have wider application. In addition to Wright’s colleagues and collaborators, more than half of the contributions to the volume are by his students who collectively are but one of many signs of his profound and lasting impact not only on our scholarship, but on the discipline of archaeology itself.