Bøger af Brian M. (University of California Fagan

Theory and Methods in Archaeology and PrehistoryWritten for complete beginners in a narrative style, Ancient Lives is aimed at introductory courses in archaeology and prehistory that cover archaeological methods and theory, as well as world prehistory. The first half of Ancient Lives covers the basic principles, methods, and theoretical approaches of archaeology. The second half is devoted to a summary of the major developments of human prehistory: the origins of humankind and the archaic world, the origins and spread of modern humans, the emergence of food production, and the beginnings of civilization. Learning GoalsUpon completing this book, readers should be able to: Understand the basic principles of archaeologySummarize the major developments of human prehistory

New edition of the practical guide to writing for archaeologists, penned by America s best known archaeological writer. It contains new material on academic writing and working in the digital environment."