Eric Bowne

Dr. Eric Bowne serves as an Associate Professor of Anthropology within the Department of Sociology, Criminology, and Anthropology at the University of Central Arkansas. His office is located in Irby Hall 120C with contact details ebowne@uca.edu and (501) 450-5821.

Educational Background:

• Ph.D. from University of Georgia
• B.A. from University of Georgia

Research Focus: Dr. Bowne specializes in Native American History, Environmental Studies, Food and Culture, and Mountaineering Culture and History. His work examines Southeastern U.S. indigenous societies through archaeological and historical lenses, particularly colonial-era interactions and Mississippian mound-building cultures. Current projects include developing a course on mountaineering culture and rock climbing history.

Publication Trends: His recent books demonstrate consistent focus on Southeastern Native American history since 2005, evolving from colonial trade networks (2005) to Mississippian chiefdoms (2013) and methodological approaches in historical archaeology (2020). All publications emphasize environmental context and cultural continuity.

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