Bibliograph

Exploring prehistory, how archaeology reveals our past, Pam J. Crabtree, New York University ; Douglas V. Campana, New York University and National Park Service

Type

Label

Exploring prehistory, how archaeology reveals our past, Pam J. Crabtree, New York University ; Douglas V. Campana, New York University and National Park Service

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 413-437) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Exploring prehistory

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Pam J. Crabtree, New York University ; Douglas V. Campana, New York University and National Park Service

Sub title

how archaeology reveals our past

Summary

This new introduction to archaeology integrates world prehistory with discussion of archaeological methods and techniques. it introduces archaeological methods gradually and in context through the use of Archaeology in Practice boxes which give students a more complete understanding of the tools archaeologists use to uncover the past and the reasons why they use those tools. Comprehensive Case Studies focus not just on specfic sites but also on why these sites are important in the broader archaeological context. Exploring Prehistory has been developed with the aim of offering a better way to introduce studenst archaeologys unique understanding of human societies

Target audience

adult

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