Thames & Hudson

 

ARCHAEOLOGY ESSENTIALS
Theories, Methods and Practice
by Colin Renfrew,
Cambridge University
and Paul Bahn

304 pages
190 illustrations
paperback
ISBN 978-0-500-28637-1

2007 publication

A concise version of the best-selling introduction to archaeology





 
OVERVIEW

Archaeology: Theory, Methods and Practice has been adopted at over 500 colleges and universities. It is recognized by archaeologists worldwide as the best archaeology textbook on the market, and is the standard for archaeology scholars, and for students wanting an in-depth introduction to archaeology.

This new brief version of the best-selling textbook was carefully rewritten to provide a readable and compact introduction to archaeology for those new to the field. No other book of this length can match its range of essential information and explanation. The vocabulary and the use of technical terms have been carefully reviewed. The amount of detail has been considerably reduced, and coverage of difficult or cutting-edge topics is made more accessible for students in courses that treat such subjects briefly. In particular, the coverage of archaeological theory and science has been substantially rewritten to provide a convenient overview without overwhelming the student.

Book overview

Table of Contents

Introduction

Highlights

Sample Chapters

Quotes

Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice,
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