Who was Gordon Childe?

Answer 1

Childe was an Australian born archaeologist, renowned for his outstanding expertise in dealing with cultural processes and change over large geographical regions and extensive periods of time. He was an expert in the prehistory of both the Near East and Europe and, developing significant theoretical constructs to explain cultural change. His theories were heavily based on concepts of diffusion.

Childe's theoretical contributions were highly influential in his time and, though now largely discredited, form the basis of introductory Archaeology teaching today. Many of his ideas stemmed from his Marxist perspective and largely unsuccessful prior career as a politician.

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Answer 2

Gordon Childe was a prominent Australian archaeologist who made significant contributions to the study of prehistory, particularly in Europe and the Near East. He is known for his concept of the "Urban Revolution" and his role in developing the field of archaeology as a scientific discipline.