Organized around the key questions that archaeologists ask about the past, the book details the archaeological methods, theories, and approaches used to answer these questions, from reconstructing climates from sea and ice cores or dating by radioactive decay to gender archaeology, materiality, and engagement theory.

The fifth edition of Archaeology has been thoroughly revised and updated to include new developments and coverage has been expanded, maintaining the text's pre-eminent position in the discipline. With its global perspective, use of focused box features, attractive design, and extensive drawings, charts, and photographs, Archaeology is the perfect choice for both introductory and upper level courses as well as an indispensable resource for every archaeologist.