World Prehistory and Archaeology : pathways through time

By - Chazan, Michael

Floor - Floor 4

Published - Pearson, Boston, 2014

ISBN 10 - 0205953107

ISBN 13 - 9780205953103

Book Status - 1 Qnty Available with us.

Subject - Prehistoric peoples

Shelf No - 2

Call Number - 930.1 CHA 2014

Edition - 3rd ed.

Physical Description - xxiv, 453 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm

Notes - Includes Reference and Index

Book Information

An integrated picture of prehistory as an active process of discovery. World Prehistory and Archaeology: Pathways through Time, third edition, provides an integrated discussion of world prehistory and archaeological methods. This text emphasizes the relevance of how we know and what we know about our human prehistory. A cornerstone of World Prehistory and Archaeology is the discussion of prehistory as an active process of discovery. Methodological issues are addressed throughout the text to engage readers. Archaeological methods are introduced in the first two chapters. Succeeding chapters then address the question of how we know the past to provide an integrated presentation of prehistory. The third edition involves readers in the current state of archaeological research, revealing how archaeologists work and interpret what they find. Through the coverage of various new research, author Michael Chazan shows how archaeology is truly a global discipline. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers will be able to: * Gain new perspectives and insights into who we are and how our world came into being. * Think about humanity from the perspective of archaeology. * Appreciate the importance of the archaeological record for understanding contemporary society.

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