Bibliograph

Archaeology, a very short introduction, Paul Bahn ; with illustrations by Bill Tidy

Type

Label

Archaeology, a very short introduction, Paul Bahn ; with illustrations by Bill Tidy

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 113-114) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Archaeology

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

792747128

Responsibility statement

Paul Bahn ; with illustrations by Bill Tidy

Series statement

Very short introductions, 10

Sub title

a very short introduction

Summary

This entertaining Very Short Introduction reflects the enduring popularity of archaeology - a subject which appeals as a pastime, career, and academic discipline, encompasses the whole globe, and surveys 2.5 million years. From deserts to jungles, from deep caves to mountain tops, from pebble tools to satellite photographs, from excavation to abstract theory, archaeology interacts with nearly every other discipline in its attempts to reconstruct the past. In this new edition, Paul Bahn brings the text up to date, including information about new discoveries and interpretations in the field, and highlighting the impact of developments such as the potential use of DNA and stable isotopes in teeth, as well the effect technology and science are having on archaeological exploration

Table Of Contents

The origins and development of archaeology -- Making a date -- Technology -- How did people live? -- How did people think? -- Settlement and society -- How and why did things change? -- Minorities and sororities -- Presenting the past to the public -- The future of the past

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