Archaeology: An Introduction looks behind the popular aspects of
archaeology such as the discovery and excavation of sites, the
study of human remains and animal bones, radiocarbon dating,
museums and 'heritage' displays, and reveals the methods used by
archaeologists. It also explains how the subject emerged from an
amateur pursuit in the eighteenth century into a serious
discipline, and explores changing fashions in interpretation in
recent decades.
This fifth edition has been updated by a new co-author, Tom
Moore, and continues to include key references and guidance to help
new readers find their way through the ever expanding range of
archaeological publications. It conveys the excitement of new
archaeological discoveries that appear on television or in
newspapers while helping readers to evaluate them by explaining the
methods and theories that lie behind them. Above all, while serving
as a lucid textbook, it remains a very accessible account that will
interest a wide readership. In addition to drawing upon examples
and case studies from many regions of the world and periods of the
past, it incorporates the authors' own fieldwork, research and
teaching and features a new four-colour text design and colour
illustrations plus an additional 50 topic boxes.
The comprehensive glossary and bibliography are complemented by
a support website hosted by Routledge to assist further study and
wider learning. It includes chapter overviews, a testbank of
questions, powerpoint discussion questions, web-links to support
material for every chapter plus an online glossary and image
bank.
New to the fifth edition:
- inclusion of the latest survey techniques
- updated material on the development in dating, DNA analysis,
isotopes and population movement
- coverage of new themes such as identity and personhood
- how different societies are defined from an anthropological
point of view and the implications of this for archaeological
interpretation
- the impact of climate change and sustainability on heritage
management
- more on the history of archaeology
Visit the companion website at
www.routledge.com/textbooks/greene for additional resources,
including:
- chapter overviews
- a testbank of questions
- PowerPoint discussion questions
- links to support material for every chapter
- an online glossary and image bank
General
Imprint: |
Routledge
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
May 2010 |
First published: |
2010 |
Authors: |
Kevin Greene
• Tom Moore
|
Dimensions: |
246 x 189 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
416 |
Edition: |
5th edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-415-49638-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
Archaeology >
General
|
LSN: |
0-415-49638-1 |
Barcode: |
9780415496384 |
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