Archaeologists in Print

'[The] critical examination of the multifaceted nature of popular archaeological publishing from the late nineteenth-century and the original archival research that Thornton incorporates through her analysis ... offers readers a critical insight into the history of archaeologists in print.'
The British Society for Literature and Science

'A refreshing new perspective on the history of archaeology and how it reached the public.'
Times Higher Education (THE)

'A unique addition to the history of British archaeology, Archaeologists in Print is a closely researched examination of the story archaeology has told about itself.'
Current Archaeology

'An astoundingly thorough treatment. It's a good read, too, especially for those of us with a mind for detail. There are extensive source notes, and a dense bibliography, should readers wish to follow up on any of the points raised....Thornton has managed to make her book available for free on-line under Creative Commons. I'm grateful, but must note that the print version is handsome and I'm glad to have it in my personal library. I'll be citing it often.'
History of Archaeology Research Network (HARN)

'Thornton demonstrates the potential of archival research to illuminate archaeology's development as a discipline ... Her research invites exploration into other geographic areas and/or periods of archaeological work and indicates the potential of projects attuned to the intersections of gender and colonialism within that history ... most importantly, Thornton's book should prompt modern archaeologists to consider the narratives we construct around our own work and to question who benefits (or suffers) from our chosen stories.'
American Antiquity

'Thornton has provided a highly readable and detailed exploration of the institutional networks of archaeological knowledge production at the turn of the century. Despite its regional and temporal specificity, Archaeologists in Print will appeal to a cross-disciplinary readership as both a pedagogical tool and research aid. The author's exceptionally clear and cogent writing style makes for a highly digestible teaching tool at undergraduate and graduate level. Moreover, Thornton's careful analysis of the intertwined issues of empire, tourism, science and publishing will be of interest to those conducting research within and across these fields of inquiry.'

'Thornton's examination of the hitherto underexplored area of nonacademic publications, such as memoirs, guidebooks, popular histories, children's books, fiction, and serialized compendiums, makes Archaeologists in Print unique among books on the history of archaeology, where the tendency has been to focus on methodologies, field experiences, and the politics of writing. Thornton opens the world of archaeology to include not only male academics but also female adventurers, local laborers, illustrators, readers, and tourists. This book is appropriate for scholars and students of archaeology, ancient Near Eastern studies, and postcolonial studies.'
American Journal of Archaeology