Fills a gap in the studies in historical archaeology, which traditionally have overlooked issues related to the environment
Addresses innovative approaches in historical archaeology, environmental archaeology and archaeological theory
Offers a unique view of environmental changes during the modern period, based on the theoretical and methodological tools provided by archaeology
Covers different regions of the planet and addresses issues of global interest
Marcos André Torres de Souza is a professor of the graduate program in Archaeology at the National Museum of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Professor Souza has a PhD in Anthropology from the Syracuse University, USA, and is an expert in Historical Archaeology, conducting research projects in historical sites linked to the African Diaspora in Brazil and the contact period.
Diogo Menezes Costa is a professor of the graduate program in Anthropology at the Federal University of Pará, Brazil. Professor Costa has a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Florida, Gainesville, USA, and is the leader of the Research Group in Historical Archaeology of Amazon. He is an expert in Historical and Environmental Archaeology and has conducted research projects in these fields in different sites in northern and central Brazil.