Archaeology: A Brief Introduction"Archaeology: A Brief Introduction, " "10th edition i"s an introduction to the fundamental principles of method and theory in archaeology whil exposing students to archaeology as a career.The text begins by covering the goals of archaeology, going on to consider the basic concepts of culture, time, and space, and discussing the finding and excavation of archaeological sites. The author provides a distinct emphasis on the ethics behind archaeology and how we should act as stewards of the finite records of the human past. "Archaeology 10/e "is a book with an truly international perspective, not simply focusing on North America or Europe. This brief book is ideal for the introductory archaeology classroom, as it is designed for complete beginners, keeping technical jargon to a minimum without sacraficing scholarship. This is a standalone book, if you want the book/access code order the ISBN below: ISBN0205696988 / 9780205696987 Archaeology: A Brief Introduction & MyAnthroKit/Access Card Package Package consists of: 0205633382 / 9780205633388 Archaeology: A Brief Introduction 0205693776 / 9780205693771 MyAnthroKit -- Access Card |
Contents
The Birth of a Science | 1 |
Chapter | 6 |
Introducing Archaeology and Prehistory | 22 |
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