Archaeology: The Key Concepts
- ISBN-10
- 1134370407
- ISBN-13
- 9781134370405
- Series
- Archaeology
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 312
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-09-05
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Authors
- Colin Renfrew, Paul Bahn
Description
From two of the best-known archaeological writers in the trade, this outstanding resource provides a thorough survey of the key ideas in archaeology, and how they impact on archaeological thinking and method. Clearly written, and easy to follow, Archaeology: The Key Concepts collates entries written specifically by field specialists, and each entry offers a definition of the term, its origins and development, and all the major figures involved in the area. The entries include: thinking about landscape archaeology of cult and religion cultural evolution concepts of time urban societies the antiquity of humankind archaeology of gender feminist archaeology experimental archaeology multiregional evolution. With guides to further reading, extensive cross-referencing, and accessibly written for even beginner students, this book is a superb guide for anyone studying, teaching, or with any interest in this fascinating subject.
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