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Eric Johnson

Lecturer of Anthropology

Archaeology, Eastern North America, cultural resource management, indigenous histories, ancient technology, human ecology.

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Email: ericjohnson [at] anthro [dot] umass [dot] edu

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Machmer Hall

240 Hicks Way
Amherst, MA 01003
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I study the archaeology of northeastern North America, with a focus on Massachusetts and southern New England. I earned my doctorate in anthropology at UMass Amherst in 1993. Over the past 40+ years, I have held a variety of positions in state government and in cultural resource management research organizations. I am presently a lecturer in the Anthropology Department, focusing on teaching large gen-ed lecture classes and providing experiential learning opportunities in the form of internships and independent studies. I also have interests in human ecology, ancient civilizations, indigenous histories, ancient technologies, and presenting archaeology to non-archaeologists.

Relevant links: 

Ancient Winters: The Archaeology of the Flagg Swamp Rockshelter - Research

Roads, Rails, and Trails: Transportation-Related Archaeology in Massachusetts - Research

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