Discovering Our Past: A Brief Introduction to Archaeology
Discovering Our Past: A Brief Introduction to Archaeology

Author: Wendy Ashmore

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

Published: 2009-04-22

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13:

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This brief, inexpensive introduction to the techniques, methods, and theoretical frameworks of contemporary archaeology follows the same organizing principle as the text Archaeology: Discovering Our Past but features less detail. Archaeological methods and theory are covered comprehensively--at a reasonable level of detail--in under 300 pages. Illustrative examples and case studies present a temporal and geographic balance of both Old and New World sites. Abundant student aids include maps of archaeological areas, extensive illustrations, chapter introductions and summaries, a guide to further reading at the end of each chapter, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index.

Archaeology
Archaeology

Author: Robert J. Sharer

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 722

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This introductory text surveys the techniques, methods and theoretical frameworks of contemporary archaeology. Coverage of method and theory resides in the context of an ideal research plan to explain what archaeologists do, how they conduct research, and how they use the results to construct our past. Integration of traditional and recent innovative approaches to archaeology provides a balanced scientific and humanistic perspective.

Discovering Our Past
Discovering Our Past

Author: Wendy Ashmore

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780767411967

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A brief, inexpensive introduction to the techniques, methods, and theoretical frameworks of contemporary archaeology. Derived from the authors' Archaeology: Discovering Our Past, this book follows the same organizing principle but in less detail.

Archaeology
Archaeology

Author: Richard Michael Stewart

Publisher: Kendall Hunt

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13: 9780787281298

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Archaeology: Basic Field Methods introduces archaeological field methods and provides a basis for understanding the links between the nature of archaeological evidence, the recognition of that evidence in the field, and the techniques involved in the search for and recovery of archaeological evidence in a variety of settings. Outstanding Features: Provides a basic introduction to sediments, soils, stratigraphy, and geomorphology. Discusses ethical concerns and codes of professional conduct. Discusses cultural resource management (CRM) and its impact on the practice of field archaeology. Contains exercises and discussion questions at the end of each chapter.

Archaeology from Space
Archaeology from Space

Author: Sarah Parcak

Publisher: Macmillan + ORM

Published: 2019-07-09

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 1250198291

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Winner of Archaeological Institute of America's Felicia A. Holton Book Award • Winner of the Phi Beta Kappa Prize for Science • An Amazon Best Science Book of 2019 • A Science Friday Best Science Book of 2019 • A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of 2019 • A Science News Best Book of 2019 • Nature's Top Ten Books of 2019 "A crash course in the amazing new science of space archaeology that only Sarah Parcak can give. This book will awaken the explorer in all of us." ?Chris Anderson, Head of TED National Geographic Explorer and TED Prize-winner Dr. Sarah Parcak gives readers a personal tour of the evolution, major discoveries, and future potential of the young field of satellite archaeology. From surprise advancements after the declassification of spy photography, to a new map of the mythical Egyptian city of Tanis, she shares her field’s biggest discoveries, revealing why space archaeology is not only exciting, but urgently essential to the preservation of the world’s ancient treasures. Parcak has worked in twelve countries and four continents, using multispectral and high-resolution satellite imagery to identify thousands of previously unknown settlements, roads, fortresses, palaces, tombs, and even potential pyramids. From there, her stories take us back in time and across borders, into the day-to-day lives of ancient humans whose traits and genes we share. And she shows us that if we heed the lessons of the past, we can shape a vibrant future. Includes Illustrations

History: A Very Short Introduction
History: A Very Short Introduction

Author: John Arnold

Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks

Published: 2000-02-24

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 019285352X

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Starting with an examination of how historians work, this "Very Short Introduction" aims to explore history in a general, pithy, and accessible manner, rather than to delve into specific periods.

Archaeology: A Very Short Introduction
Archaeology: A Very Short Introduction

Author: Paul Bahn

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2012-08-30

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 0199657432

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This 'Very Short Introduction' provides an up-to-date account of the problems, concerns and nature of archaeology, with reference to all the latest archaeological techniques, theories, and excavations.

Archaeology
Archaeology

Author: Brian M. Fagan

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780205240821

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"Archaeology is a jargon-free and accessible introduction to the field which details how archaeologists study the human past in all its fascinating diversity. Now in its eleventh edition, this classic textbook has been updated to reflect the latest research and new findings in the field."--

Historical Archaeology
Historical Archaeology

Author: Charles E. Orser, Jr.

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-08-05

Total Pages: 412

ISBN-13: 1317297075

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This book provides a short, readable introduction to historical archaeology, which focuses on modern history in all its fascinating regional, cultural, and ethnic diversity. Accessibly covering key methods and concepts, including fundamental theories and principles, the history of the field, and basic definitions, Historical Archaeology also includes a practical look at career prospects for interested readers. Orser discusses central topics of archaeological research such as time and space, survey and excavation methods, and analytical techniques, encouraging readers to consider the possible meanings of artifacts. Drawing on the author’s extensive experience as an historical archaeologist, the book’s perspective ranges from the local to the global in order to demonstrate the real importance of this subject to our understanding of the world in which we live today. The third edition of this popular textbook has been significantly revised and expanded to reflect recent developments and discoveries in this exciting area of study. Each chapter includes updated case studies which demonstrate the research conducted by professional historical archaeologists. With its engaging approach to the subject, Historical Archaeology continues to be an ideal resource for readers who wish to be introduced to this rapidly expanding global field.