Time Detectives: How Archaeologists Use Technology to Recapture the Past

Fagan, Brian

ISBN 10: 0671793853 / ISBN 13: 9780671793852

Published by Simon & Schuster, 1995

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Time Detectives: How Archeologists Use Technology to Recapture the Past Author: Brian Fagan Publication: Simon and Schuster, New York 1995 Edition: First Edition (first printing) Binding: Hardcover Condition: A fine copy in a fine, mylar wrapped dust jacket. Description: INSCRIBED by the author, first edition, first printing in Fine condition with Mylar wrapped dust jacket in Fine condition (see photos). 288pp. Store Description Welcome to Allens Rare Books. Each book in our inventory has been personally inspected, exhaustively described and photographed to meet the standards of the discerning collector. We encourage prospective customers to contact us with any questions. Terms of Sale We accept all major credit cards via the AbeBooks Shopping Cart. Customers have 30 days to return a purchased volume(s) which do not meet their original description or are otherwise unsatisfactory. We are proud to offer free shipping on all standard (octavo) sized volumes. Shipping Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 lbs. or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. Each order is packed with the utmost care to ensure safe arrival.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Time Detectives: How Archaeologists Use Technology to Recapture the Past
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0671793853
• ISBN 13: 9780671793852
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Signed: Inscribed by Author

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Synopsis

Revealing the work of modern archaeologists, who use technology and scientific methods more than shovels, this survey of recent findings includes the earliest Bronze Age shipwreck, ancient Incan farming systems that are superior to current methods, and a newly discovered Mayan city. 20,000 first printing.

About the Author

Brian Fagan is currently professor of anthropology at the University of California, Santa Barbara.