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Brief and highly engaging, this introduction to the fundamental principles of method and theory in archaeology is ideal for those completely new to the subject. It begins with the goals of archaeology, then goes on to consider the basic concepts of culture, time, and space, and the finding and excavation of archaeological sites. "Sites and Cultures" at the end of the book describes the major archaeological sites discussed in the book, drawing from New World and Old World archaeology. Includes a convenient Glossary of technical terms. The World of Scientific Archaeology. Culture. The Present and the Past. Time and Space. Ancient Climate and Environment. Finding and Assessing Archaeological Sites. Excavation. Analyzing the Past: Technology. Subsistence. Settlement and Trade. The Archaeology of Society. Explaining the Past. For anyone who wants a brief, accessible introduction to the concepts and methods of archaeology.
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Brief and highly engaging, this introduction to the fundamental principles of method and theory in archaeology is ideal for those completely new to the subject. It begins with the goals of archaeology, then goes on to consider the basic concepts of culture, time, and space, and the finding and excavation of archaeological sites. "Sites and Cultures" at the end of the book describes the major archaeological sites discussed in the book, drawing from New World and Old World archaeology. Includes a convenient Glossary of technical terms. The World of Scientific Archaeology. Culture. The Present and the Past. Time and Space. Ancient Climate and Environment. Finding and Assessing Archaeological Sites. Excavation. Analyzing the Past: Technology. Subsistence. Settlement and Trade. The Archaeology of Society. Explaining the Past. For anyone who wants a brief, accessible introduction to the concepts and methods of archaeology.
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