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Archaeology:

Theories, Methods and Practice
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Thames and Hudson, 1996 - 608 pages
Widely praised for its comprehensive coverage, excellent graphics, and well-organized layout, this invaluable introduction to the discipline of archaeology has been expanded to include all the latest developments. Colin Renfrew and Paul Bahn provide a comprehensive overview of the theories and methods of practicing archaeologists worldwide in the field, the laboratory, and the library. There are over one hundred special features, fifteen entirely new, on major topics from underwater archaeology to radiocarbon dating, from the origins of farming to the archaeology of gender. The revised edition also includes: in-depth case studies on important projects and key sites; detailed information on new approaches and new methods such as GIS and optical dating: and illustrated descriptions of the dramatic archaeological finds of the 1990s such as the Alpine "iceman, " pre-Columbian gold finds at Sipan and Sican, and the Paleolithic painted caves of Cosquer and Chauvet in France.

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Avis d'utilisateur  - Charlotte - Goodreads

I needed to pull this particular baby out to check something for a report I'm writing/avoiding. It required some seriously pro skills on my part to extract it from my Textbook-Jenga-Tower and, since ... Consulter l'avis complet

Review: Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice

Avis d'utilisateur  - Margaret - Goodreads

My first *serious* archaeological book that I read. It has a nostalgic feel whenever I read it, plus it is very informative and covers a wide range of topics somewhat briefly. Consulter l'avis complet

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Colin Renfrew (Professor Lord Renfrew of Kaimsthorn) is Emeritus Disney Professor and Fellow of the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research at Cambridge University. He is the author and editor of a large number of publications, including Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice, with Paul Bahn, which is one of the standard textbooks on the subject.

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