Encyclopedia of Prehistory Complete set of Volumes 1-8 and Volume 9, the index volume: Published in conjunction with the Human Relations Area Files (Volume v) - Softcover
The Encyclopedia of Prehistory, with regionally organized entries on each major archaeological tradition, is a comprehensive overview of human history from two million years ago to the historic period. Prepared under the auspices and with the support of the Human Relations Area Files, and an internationally distinguished advisory board, the Encyclopedia is organized regionally with entries on each major archaeological tradition, written by noted experts in the field and edited by Peter N. Peregrine and Melvin Ember. The volumes follow a standard format and employ comparable units of description and analysis, making them easy to use and compare.
-Volume 1 focuses on Africa.
-Volume 2 focuses on Arctic and Sub Arctic.
-Volume 3 focuses on East Asia and Oceania.
-Volume 4 focuses on Europe.
-Volume 5 focuses on Middle America.
-Volume 6 focuses on North America.
-Volume 7 focuses on South America.
-Volume 8 focuses on South & Southwest Asia.
-Volume 9 is the index volume.
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"The entries, cited with scrupolous thoroughness, present information about the environment, settlements, economy, sociopolitical organization, religion, and art of a major tradition. A thorough index and table of contents make this text accessible. ...this is an excellent reference that will be appreciated by anyone interested in South American prehistory... this is an excellent reference that will be appreciated by anyone interested in South American prehistory. Summing up: Highly recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty."
Choice, 41:1 (2003)
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- PublisherKluwer
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 0306462648
- ISBN 13 9780306462641
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages2900
- EditorPeregrine Peter N., Ember Melvin
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