Archaeology: The BasicsPsychology Press, 2001 - 239 pages From archaeological jargon to interpretation, Archaeology: The Basics provides an invaluable overview of a fascinating subject and probes the depths of this increasingly popular discipline, presenting critical approaches to the understanding of our past. Lively and engaging, Archaeology: The Basics fires the archaeological imagination whilst tackling such questions as:
This ultimate guide for all new and would-be archaeologists, whether they are students or interested amateurs, will prove an invaluable introduction to this wonderfully infectious discipline. |
Contents
How has archaeology changed? | 6 |
is that really | 15 |
Culture history | 21 |
Summary | 42 |
Basic concepts | 45 |
Two principles | 59 |
People | 73 |
24 | 91 |
Summary | 120 |
Space | 139 |
Summary | 152 |
Change and stasis | 155 |
Mechanisms and models | 178 |
What we mean by power | 191 |
The identity from | 208 |
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