Synopses & Reviews
This latest edition of the concise version of the best-selling textbook has been thoroughly revised and updated to provide a readable and compact introduction to archaeology for those new to the field. No other book provides so complete an explanation of how archaeology works at a level specifically designed for the introductory student. The vocabulary and the use of technical terms have been carefully reviewed. The amount of detail has been distilled, and coverage of difficult or cutting-edge topics is made more accessible for students taking courses that treat such subjects briefly. In particular, the treatment of archaeological theory and science has been substantially rewritten to provide a convenient overview without overwhelming the student.
Synopsis
An updated edition of the compact version of the bestselling introduction to archaeology
Synopsis
The concise version of the bestselling introduction to archaeology, updated and in full color
Synopsis
, already the most authoritative and accessible introduction on the market, has been updated with new discoveries, new technological innovations, revised pedagogical features, and improved illustrations. Written for today's students, is rigorous without being over-technical and thorough without being overwhelming. The only truly global archaeology textbook available in full color, the text also provides guidance for aspiring archaeologists in the form of compelling interviews with a worldwide selection of practicing archaeologists. The third edition of is destined to become a classic of the field.
About the Author
Colin Renfrew is the emeritus Disney Professor of Archaeology at the University of Cambridge. He is one of the best-known and most influential contemporary archaeologists. He is especially well-known for his research on the ancient Aegean, his campaigns against looting and to preserve the world's archaeological heritage, and his interests in archaeological theory and science. His contribution to archaeology has been recognized through seven prizes, including the Lucy Wharton Drexel Medal and the Latsis Prize of the European Science Foundation (both 2003) and the Balzan Prize (2004).Paul Bahn is a world-renowned archaeological writer and an authority on rock art and the archaeology of Easter Island. He has published widely, both in the scholarly literature and in more popular books and articles on archaeology.