Archaeology

Аннотация

The book presents an up-to-date and accurate overview of the world o f archaeology in the 21st century. We are acutely aware o f the complex relationships between theory and method, and o f both o f these upon the current practice o f archaeology - in excavations, in museum s, in heritage work, in the literature, and in the media. Throughout, the box features illustrate specific examples of excavation projects, and explain particular techniques or theoretical approaches. The references and bibliography ensure that the work can be used as a gateway to the full range o f current scholarship. Archaeology is organized around the key questions that archaeologists ask about the past and details the theories and methods used to answer those questions, from technical methods to theoretical approaches. The Sixth Edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to include the newest developments in the field and features an attractive new full-color design with additional box features, extensive drawings, charts, and photographs.