Out of the Past
An Introduction to Archaeology
Published on 22. October 1992
Book
Hardback
656 pages
978-1-55934-153-0 (ISBN)
Description
"Out of the Past" presents a scientific approach to studying how and why cultures change, examining not only what archaeologists find, but also how they gather data and test their hypotheses.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 483 mm
Width: 483 mm
Thickness: 610 mm
Weight
1152 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-55934-153-0 (9781559341530)
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Content
Part I. What is Archaeology?1. Introduction to Anthropology and Archaeology 2. In Search of Ourselves: The Development of Anthropology and ArchaeologyPart II. Doing Archaeology3. Learning about the Past: The Case of the Maya Copan 4. Archaeological Methods 5. Conceptual Framework 6. Human Habitats Part III. Reconstructing the Past7. Family and Household, Community and Society 8. Artisans and Traders 9. Signs and Symbols 10. Power, Prestige, and Wealth 11. Realms 12. The Spirit World: Religion and Ideology Part IV. The Archaeology of Ancient Civilizations13. The Rise of Civilization in the Old World14. The Rise of Civilization in the New WorldPart V. Explaining the Past15. The Fall of Civilizations: Another Lesson from Copan 16. Explanation and ArchaeologyAppendix: Critical Thinking Skills Glossary Bibliography Acknowledgments Index