BD5 - A trade paperback book in very good condition. A tight, clean, sound copy in color wraps with minor overall shelf wear plus a light creast at the front right bottom corner. This book is a survey of the world of modern archaeology. It explains in full, clear and practical detail how we know what we know about the past and how that knowledge is increased. Heavily ilustrated in color photogrphs, black and white photographs, and black and white drawings. Indexed, further reading, 192p. Size: 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall.

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Title

The Practical Archaeologist: How We Know What We Know About the Past

Publisher

Facts On File Publications, New York, New York, USA

Publication Date

1988

Language

English

ISBN 10

0816018146

ISBN 13

9780816018147

Binding

Trade Paperback

Condition

Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition

No Jacket as Issued

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Archaeology

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Synopsis

An introduction to the background history and principles of archaeology, the way the archaeologist works and the way in which modern archaeological techniques enable scientists to build up a more accurate picture of the past than ever before.

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. . .[an] enjoyable book. . . . Highly recommended. -- The Book Report, March/April 2000

Praise for the previous edition: "...a first rate book..." -- Scientific American

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