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* a coherent, flowing story, written in short, punchy chapters,
rich in examples, each dealing with major questions making it
suitable for complete beginners in archaeology * shows how such
contemporary issues such as biological and cultural diversity,
gender, and climate change have deep roots in the human past *
creates student interest in the human past as reconstructed by
multidisciplinary research, including archaeology, anthropology,
biological anthropology, ethnohistory, and many other disciplines
* a coherent, flowing story, written in short, punchy chapters,
rich in examples, each dealing with major questions making it
suitable for complete beginners in archaeology * shows how such
contemporary issues such as biological and cultural diversity,
gender, and climate change have deep roots in the human past *
creates student interest in the human past as reconstructed by
multidisciplinary research, including archaeology, anthropology,
biological anthropology, ethnohistory, and many other disciplines
* Includes a major revision of archaeological theory coverage to
provide the latest thinking to students * Written in a lively and
engaging style to connect with students and encourage them into the
discipline * Details the great advances in archaeological
techniques in recent times to bring the book up-to-date and enable
students to look not just at the past but the future of the
discipline.
* Provides a short and simple, but entertaining, account of the
prehistoric past from human origins to today from a global
perspective in contrast to the current lengthy textbooks on the
subject * Shows how such contemporary issues such as biological and
cultural diversity, gender, and climate change have deep roots in
the remote past and thus resonates with the concerns of readers *
Short and low cost introductory text for students studying the
subject for the first time from two experienced textbook writers
World Prehistory provides a unique and balanced narrative of what
happened in the prehistoric past and why. The book is well worth
acquiring, as it provides essential historical background to a wide
variety of subjects from written history and environmental studies
to climate change. Chronological tables, numerous illustrations,
guides to further reading, and stand-alone boxes on some
archaeological methods, key sites, and some people of the past
amplify much of the basic narrative. This global prehistory is
aimed at people with no background in archaeology, undergraduates
at all levels, and participants in graduate seminars on a wide
range of subjects. Numerous people with a general interest in
archaeology and multidisciplinary history have acquired and enjoyed
this book.
This is a well-established introductory textbook with a strong
history. Brian is a recognised and popular archaeological writer.
Nadia is also an experienced and widely published writer in the
field. This textbook has a global coverage, discussing sites and
discoveries from around the world, updated with the latest in this
edition.
* Provides a short and simple, but entertaining, account of the
prehistoric past from human origins to today from a global
perspective in contrast to the current lengthy textbooks on the
subject * Shows how such contemporary issues such as biological and
cultural diversity, gender, and climate change have deep roots in
the remote past and thus resonates with the concerns of readers *
Short and low cost introductory text for students studying the
subject for the first time from two experienced textbook writers
* Includes a major revision of archaeological theory coverage to
provide the latest thinking to students * Written in a lively and
engaging style to connect with students and encourage them into the
discipline * Details the great advances in archaeological
techniques in recent times to bring the book up-to-date and enable
students to look not just at the past but the future of the
discipline.
This is a well-established introductory textbook with a strong
history. Brian is a recognised and popular archaeological writer.
Nadia is also an experienced and widely published writer in the
field. This textbook has a global coverage, discussing sites and
discoveries from around the world, updated with the latest in this
edition.
World Prehistory provides a unique and balanced narrative of what
happened in the prehistoric past and why. The book is well worth
acquiring, as it provides essential historical background to a wide
variety of subjects from written history and environmental studies
to climate change. Chronological tables, numerous illustrations,
guides to further reading, and stand-alone boxes on some
archaeological methods, key sites, and some people of the past
amplify much of the basic narrative. This global prehistory is
aimed at people with no background in archaeology, undergraduates
at all levels, and participants in graduate seminars on a wide
range of subjects. Numerous people with a general interest in
archaeology and multidisciplinary history have acquired and enjoyed
this book.
Focusing on sites of key significance and the world’s first
civilizations, Ancient Lives is an accessible and engaging textbook
which introduces complete beginners to the fascinating worlds of
archaeology and prehistory. Drawing on their impressive combined
experience of the field and the classroom, the authors use a
jargon-free narrative style to enliven the major developments of
more than 3 million years of human culture. First introducing the
basic principles, methods, and theoretical approaches of
archaeology, the book then provides a summary of world prehistory
from a global perspective. This latest edition provides an
up-to-date account of human evolution and the origins of modern
humans. It explores the reality of life in the prehistoric world.
Later chapters describe the development of agriculture and animal
domestication, and the emergence of cities, states, and
preindustrial civilizations in widely separated parts of the world.
Our knowledge of these is changing thanks to revolutionary
developments in LIDAR (light detection and ranging) technology and
other remote-sensing devices. With this new edition updated to
reflect the latest discoveries and research in the discipline,
Ancient Lives continues to be a comprehensive and essential
introduction to archaeology. It will be ideal for students looking
for an accessible guide to the subject.
Focusing on sites of key significance and the world's first
civilizations, Ancient Lives is an accessible and engaging textbook
which introduces complete beginners to the fascinating worlds of
archaeology and prehistory. Drawing on their impressive combined
experience of the field and the classroom, the authors use a
jargon-free narrative style to enliven the major developments of
more than 3 million years of human culture. First introducing the
basic principles, methods, and theoretical approaches of
archaeology, the book then provides a summary of world prehistory
from a global perspective. This latest edition provides an
up-to-date account of human evolution and the origins of modern
humans. It explores the reality of life in the prehistoric world.
Later chapters describe the development of agriculture and animal
domestication, and the emergence of cities, states, and
preindustrial civilizations in widely separated parts of the world.
Our knowledge of these is changing thanks to revolutionary
developments in LIDAR (light detection and ranging) technology and
other remote-sensing devices. With this new edition updated to
reflect the latest discoveries and research in the discipline,
Ancient Lives continues to be a comprehensive and essential
introduction to archaeology. It will be ideal for students looking
for an accessible guide to the subject.
In the Beginning describes the basic methods and theoretical
approaches of archaeology. This is a book about fundamental
principles written in a clear, flowing style, with minimal use of
technical jargon, which approaches archaeology from a global
perspective. Starting with a broad-based introduction to the field,
this book surveys the highlights of archaeology's colorful history,
then covers the basics of preservation, dating the past, and the
context of archaeological finds. Descriptions of field surveys,
including the latest remote-sensing methods, excavation, and
artifact analysis lead into the study of ancient environments,
landscapes and settlement patterns, and the people of the past. Two
chapters cover cultural resource management, public archaeology,
and the important role of archaeology in contemporary society.
There is also a chapter on archaeology as a potential career. In
the Beginning takes the reader on an evenly balanced journey
through today's archaeology. This well-illustrated account, with
its numerous boxes and sidebars, is laced with interesting, and
sometimes entertaining, examples of archaeological research from
all parts of the world. This classic textbook of archaeological
method and theory has been in print for nearly 50 years and is used
in many countries around the world. It is aimed at introductory
students in archaeology and anthropology taking survey courses on
archaeology, as well as more advanced readers.
In the Beginning describes the basic methods and theoretical
approaches of archaeology. This is a book about fundamental
principles written in a clear, flowing style, with minimal use of
technical jargon, which approaches archaeology from a global
perspective. Starting with a broad-based introduction to the field,
this book surveys the highlights of archaeology's colorful history,
then covers the basics of preservation, dating the past, and the
context of archaeological finds. Descriptions of field surveys,
including the latest remote-sensing methods, excavation, and
artifact analysis lead into the study of ancient environments,
landscapes and settlement patterns, and the people of the past. Two
chapters cover cultural resource management, public archaeology,
and the important role of archaeology in contemporary society.
There is also a chapter on archaeology as a potential career. In
the Beginning takes the reader on an evenly balanced journey
through today's archaeology. This well-illustrated account, with
its numerous boxes and sidebars, is laced with interesting, and
sometimes entertaining, examples of archaeological research from
all parts of the world. This classic textbook of archaeological
method and theory has been in print for nearly 50 years and is used
in many countries around the world. It is aimed at introductory
students in archaeology and anthropology taking survey courses on
archaeology, as well as more advanced readers.
Archaeology's best known author of popular books and texts distills
decades of experience in this well-received guide designed to help
others wanting to broaden the audience for their work. Brian
Fagan's no nonsense approach explains how to get started writing,
how to use the tools of experienced writers to make archaeology
come alive, and how to get your work revised and finished. He also
describes the process by which publishers decide to accept your
work, and the path your publication will follow after it is
accepted by a press. The new edition contains chapters on academic
writing and on writing in the digital environment.
In Europe it was called the Age of Discovery. To the rest of the
world, it often meant slavery, epidemic disease, cultural genocide,
and wholesale social and economic changes. What happened in the
period when Europe first came in contact with the rest of the
world? In this new edition of Brian Fagan's Clash of Cultures, the
best-selling author offers a series of fascinating cases on the
impact of cultural contact, including cultures such as those of the
Huron fur traders, South African Khoi Khoi, Tahitians, Japanese,
and Aztecs. Each case provides a description of the pre-European
culture, the short-term impacts of European contact, and long-term
changes caused by the clash of two cultures. Fagan also explores
the many advances in the general literature on this period such as
the 'people without history, ' world systems analysis, and the
debate over Captain Cook. Ideal for courses in cultural
anthropology, world history, historical archaeology, ethnic
studies, or area studies, as well as for the general reader
A textbook providing the only comprehensive and up-to-date account of African history between 500 B.C. and 1400 A.D. Also useful to students of archaeology.
From the first crude stone tools used by man two-and-a-half million
years ago up to the early medieval period, this eye-opening journey
through human innovations draws on modern science and the latest
research to explore some of history's most fascinating inventions.
Beginning with the basic technologies of stone and fire, bone and
wood, the survey moves on to answer such fundamental questions as
"How and where did agriculture evolve?" and "How did Romans and
others heat and plumb their dwellings?" This unique guide to some
of humanity's most remarkable inventions is a testimony to the
brilliant ingenuity and opportunism of human creativity. Desde los
primeros instrumentos de piedra hasta la era temprana medieval,
esta aventura inusual a trave z de las innovaciones humanas se base
en la ciencia moderna y las investigaciones ma s recientes para
explorar las invenciones ma s fascinantes de la humanidad.
Comenzando con las tecnologi as ba sicas de la piedra, el fuego, el
hueso y la madera, este libro tambie n se explora preguntas
fundamentales como " Co mo y do nde surgio la agricultura?" y " Co
mo instalaron calefaccio n y tuberi a en sus hogares los Romanos?
"Esta gui a u nica de las invenciones ma s notables es un
testimonio a la brillante ingenuidad y el oportunismo de la
creatividad humana.
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archaeology today"" ""In the Beginning: An Introduction to
Archaeology" presents the history and methods of archaeology and
explores its significance today. The text introduces archeology's
basic principles along with numerous examples from all over the
world. Authors Brian Fagan and Nadia Durrani provide a
comprehensive summary of the field for people who have little or no
experience. MySearchLab is a part of the Fagan/Durrani program.
Research and writing tools, including access to academic journals,
help students explore archaeology in even greater depth. To provide
students with flexibility, students can download the eText to a
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A history of Homo sapiens and the spread of humanity across the
continents. Line illustrations are included.
In Europe it was called the Age of Discovery. To the rest of the
world, it often meant slavery, epidemic disease, cultural genocide,
and wholesale social and economic changes. What happened in the
period when Europe first came in contact with the rest of the
world? In this new edition of Brian Fagan's Clash of Cultures, the
best-selling author offers a series of fascinating cases on the
impact of cultural contact, including cultures such as those of the
Huron fur traders, South African Khoi Khoi, Tahitians, Japanese,
and Aztecs. Each case provides a description of the pre-European
culture, the short-term impacts of European contact, and long-term
changes caused by the clash of two cultures. Fagan also explores
the many advances in the general literature on this period such as
the "people without history," world systems analysis, and the
debate over Captain Cook. Ideal for courses in cultural
anthropology, world history, historical archaeology, ethnic
studies, or area studies, as well as for the general reader.
Archaeology has been a subject of endless fascination to scholars,
students and the general public. For the past three decades, Prof.
Brian Fagan has been the key narrator of the story of the past for
many, through his textbooks, trade books and numerous magazine and
journal articles. In recent years, Fagan has reported on the latest
news, theories, and controversies in archaeology through his
regular Timelines column in Archaeology Magazine. In Snapshots of
the Past, Fagan collects many of these vignettes into a single
work, leading the reader on a tour through time and space that
ranges from the ascent of the human species to the public
controversies that concern today's archaeologist. In these 30 brief
chapters, the author offers readers a series of "snapshots" of the
issues of greatest contemporary interest: the Eve hypothesis, the
peopling of the New World, site looting, the translation of Mayan
hieroglyphs, the domestication of animals, the impact of feminism
on archaeology, the archaeology of slavery, and evidence of human
cannibalism, among many others. Included among the articles are
several pieces written specifically for this volume, including a
description of the recent, spectacular cave art finds at Chauvet
Grotto in France. For instructors of archaeology, the book is a
handy compilation of brief, interesting cases to engage your
students. For serious archaeologists, the book represents a
collection of works of one of the important synthesizers of the
field. For the avocational archaeologist, the book provides a
fascinating, readable update on issues of current concern.
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