Archaeology

An objective guide to this fascinating science of history and culture. Archaeology continually makes headlines--from recent discoveries like the frozen Copper-Age man in the Italian Alps to the newest dating of the first people in America at over 14,0000 years ago. Archaeology For Dummies offers a fascinating look at this intriguing field, taking readers on-site and revealing little-known details about some of the world's greatest archaeological discoveries. It explores how archaeology attempts to uncover the lives of our ancestors, examining historical dig sites around the world and explaining theories about ancient human societies. The guide also offers helpful information for readers who want to participate in an excavation themselves, as well as tips for getting the best training and where to look for jobs. more...

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Well illustrated and highly readable, this volume offers a series of engaging and evocative case studies whilst highlighting the work of the urban archaeologist, and the problems inherent in preserving our past. more...

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Offers students on archaeology laboratory courses a detailed how-to manual of archaeological methods. Written by specialists in material analyses, this book provides insight into the modern archaeology. Each chapter is organized either by material types, such as animal bones, ceramics, stone artifacts, and documentary sources, or by themes. more...

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This book is an introduction to the archaeology of Australia from prehistoric times to the eighteenth century AD. It is the only up-to-date textbook on the subject and is designed for undergraduate courses. more...

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This introduction to the archaeology of Asia focuses on case studies from the region's last 10,000 years of history. more...

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