Antiquity
Sets the new standard for excellence in this field.
Book Description
The third edition of this best-selling introduction to what archaeologists do and how they do it has been entirely revised and updated in the light of new views, discoveries, and data. Developments in the technology and scope of archaeology are reflected in an increased emphasis on aspects ranging from GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and information on the Internet to gender archaeology and the latest thinking on post-processualism and cognitive archaeology. The profound impact of advances in genetics and linguistics is assessed, and some sections of the book--the dating of rock art, for example--have been totally rewritten in the light of recent events.
About the Author
Colin Renfrew is Disney Professor of Archaeology at Cambridge University, and is the author of many books including Before Civilization and Archaeology and Language. Paul Bahn is a prehistorian and the author or editor of numerous books including The Cambridge Illustrated History of Archaeology and the standard introduction to cave art, Journey Through the Ice Age.
Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice FROM THE PUBLISHER
Widely praised for its comprehensive coverage, excellent graphics, and well-organized layout, this invaluable introduction to the discipline of archaeology has been expanded to include all the latest developments. Colin Renfrew and Paul Bahn provide a comprehensive overview of the theories and methods of practicing archaeologists worldwide in the field, the laboratory, and the library. There are over one hundred special features, fifteen entirely new, on major topics from underwater archaeology to radiocarbon dating, from the origins of farming to the archaeology of gender. The revised edition also includes: in-depth case studies on important projects and key sites; detailed information on new approaches and new methods such as GIS and optical dating: and illustrated descriptions of the dramatic archaeological finds of the 1990s such as the Alpine "iceman," pre-Columbian gold finds at Sipan and Sican, and the Paleolithic painted caves of Cosquer and Chauvet in France.
FROM THE CRITICS
Booknews
This textbook covers the basics of archeology, describing the discipline's overall framework, its relationship to our understanding of human experience, and its current practices. Specific chapters discuss the history of archeology, the features of excavation sites, dating methods, the different topics of archeological inquiry, the nature of archeological explanation, and case studies. Approximately 600 illustrations are included. Renfrew teaches archeology at the University of Cambridge. Bahn is a prehistorian and archeological writer. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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