Introducing Archaeology: Second Edition

Introducing Archaeology: Second Edition
ISBN-10
1442607858
ISBN-13
9781442607859
Category
Social Science
Pages
304
Language
English
Published
2014
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Author
Robert J. Muckle

Description

The second edition highlights recent developments in the field and includes a new chapter on archaeology beyond mainstream academia. It also integrates more examples from popular culture, including mummies, tattoos, pirates, and global warming.

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