Robert C. Mainfort
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Also affiliated: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (1982–1985); Arkansas Archeological Survey (2004–2012); Michigan State University (2014)
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Robert C. Mainfort's research focuses on the study of historical human populations, with a particular emphasis on archaeological and anthropological investigations. His work has explored the organization and practices of past communities, including their household structures, mortuary customs, and societal hierarchies. Mainfort has published extensively on the prehistory of the Mississippi Valley and the Southeastern United States, examining periods such as the Woodland and Mississippian eras.
His publications delve into specific archaeological sites and cultural phenomena, such as ceremonialism at Pinson Mounds and the interpretation of artifacts like the Bat Creek Stone. Mainfort's research also addresses broader themes of wealth, status, and social differentiation as reflected in archaeological contexts, particularly in historic cemeteries. His scholarship metrics include an h-index of 11, with 62 total publications and 412 citations.
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- h-index: 11
- Publications: 62
- Citations: 412
Selected Publications
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The First American Edition of Heidi: A Correction to “Heidi in English: A Bibliographic Study” (2019)
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TAXA REPRESENTED BY FISH EFFIGY CERAMIC VESSELS IN THE MIDSOUTH (2012)
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The Bat Creek Stone Revisited: A Fraud Exposed (2004)
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- The Bat Creek Stone Revisited: A Fraud Exposed
- TAXA REPRESENTED BY FISH EFFIGY CERAMIC VESSELS IN THE MIDSOUTH
- The First American Edition of Heidi: A Correction to “Heidi in English: A Bibliographic Study”