内容説明
* exposes students to both methods and interpretation involved in archaeology, allowing for a more rounded and engaging introduction to archaeology
* Coverage of both archaeology and prehistory provides an attractive mix for students studying archaeology for the first time
* Well illustrated and written by a proven textbook author in a style suitable for students without specialist knowledge
目次
- Part I. Archaeology: A Synergistic Discipline
- 1. The Discipline of Archaeology
- 2. A Brief History of Archaeology
- Part II. Unearthing the Evidence
- 3. The Archaeological Record
- 4. Archaeological Investigation
- 5. Dating
- 6. Bioarchaeolgy: Testimonies of the Dead
- 7. Forging an Agile Past
- 8. Contexts of Interpretation
- Part III. The Roots of Humanity
- 9. Humanity Emerging
- 10. The Lower Paleolithic: Homo erectus and Friends
- 11. The Middle Paleolithic: The Neanderthals and Friends
- Part IV. The Upper Paleolithic and Beyond: A Prehistory of Modern Humans
- 12. The Later Prehistory of the Near East
- 13. The Later Prehistory of Africa
- 14. The Later Prehistory of Europe
- 15. The Later Prehistory of Asia
- 16. Australia and Oceania
- 17. A Prehistory of the Americas
- 18. After Prehistory: The Development of the First States
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