Faculty Experts

Dr. Christopher Matthews

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Chairperson, Anthropology

Email: matthewsc@montclair.edu
Office: 973‑655‑3063
Faculty Profile 

Expert on the historical archaeology of capitalism and race in the United States, focusing on sites associated with slavery and freedom.

Areas of Expertise

• American Historical Archeology
• Archeology of Capitalism
• Community-Based Research

Books

• The Archeology of American Capitalism (2012)
• An Archeology of History and Tradition (2002)

Media

• Cuomo supports historic protections for four Suffolk properties (Newsday)
• Fighting to preserve a Chapter of Setauket History (New York Times)
• At Historic Homes, Unearthing a Deeper View of Slavery (New York Times)
• Route 280 Project looks at downside of highway (NJ.com/Newark Star-Ledger)

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