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Thomas Rocek is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Delaware, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. His career spans comparative archaeological studies across the Southwestern United States and Europe, with a focus on middle-range societies and sedentism.
Education:
- Ph.D., University of Michigan (1985)
Rocek's research explores agricultural origins, mobility transitions, and quantitative methodologies in archaeology. His work bridges Old and New World perspectives, particularly comparing the Formative period in the American Southwest with the Neolithic period in the Czech Republic.
The 15 most recent articles highlight his comparative approach to mobility patterns, muscle activity in prehistoric tasks, and architectural diversity in Jornada Mogollon and Navajo contexts. Key themes include sedentism, subsistence economies, and cross-cultural analysis.
Professional Affiliations:
- Society for American Archaeology
- American Anthropological Association
- European Association of Archaeologists
- Arizona Archaeological and Historical Society
- Archaeological Society of New Mexico
Rocek serves as co-editor of Kiva, the Journal of the Arizona Anthropological and Historical Society, and is currently on sabbatical until Fall 2026.
