
Archaeology
An Introduction
Routledge (Publisher)
4th Edition
Published on 27. June 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-0-415-23355-2 (ISBN)
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Description
This fourth edition constitutes the most extensive reshaping of the text to date. In a lucid and accessible style Kevin Greene explains the discovery and excavation of sites, outlines major dating methods, gives clear explanations of scientific techniques, and examines current theories and controversies.
New features include:
a completely new user-friendly text design with initial chapter overviews and final conclusions, key references for each chapter section, an annotated guide to further reading, a glossary, refreshed illustrations, case studies and examples, bibliography and full index
a new companion website built for this edition providing hyperlinks from contents list to individual chapter summaries which in turn link to key websites and other material
an important new chapter on current theory emphasizing the richness of sources of analogy or interpretation available today.
This new edition provides students with a sound introduction to the field of archaeology and guides them towards further study.
New features include:
a completely new user-friendly text design with initial chapter overviews and final conclusions, key references for each chapter section, an annotated guide to further reading, a glossary, refreshed illustrations, case studies and examples, bibliography and full index
a new companion website built for this edition providing hyperlinks from contents list to individual chapter summaries which in turn link to key websites and other material
an important new chapter on current theory emphasizing the richness of sources of analogy or interpretation available today.
This new edition provides students with a sound introduction to the field of archaeology and guides them towards further study.
Reviews / Votes
'Kevin Greene has succeeded admirably in his task of providing an introduction to archaeology for undergraduates, adult students and the general reader, with his clear exposition and skillful use of illustrations.' - Council for British Archaeology Newsletter'A splendid book and a worthy introduction to the subject.' - Times Educational Supplement
More details
Edition
4th New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
General
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
8 s/w Tabellen
8 Tables, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
771 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-23355-2 (9780415233552)
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Archaeology
An Introduction
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06/2002
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Archaeology
An Introduction
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01/1996
3rd Edition
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€47.22
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Person
University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Content
Part 1: The Idea of the Past Part 2: Discovery and Investigation Part 3: Excavation Part 4: Dating the Past Part 5: Archaeological Science Part 6: Making Sense of the Past