In the Beginning

In the Beginning

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Durrani Nadia
Taylor & Francis Ltd
EAN: 9781138722941
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In the Beginning describes the basic methods and theoretical approaches of archaeology. This is a book about fundamental principles written in a clear, flowing style, with minimal use of technical jargon, which approaches archaeology from a global perspective.

Starting with a broad-based introduction to the field, this book surveys the highlights of archaeology’s colorful history, then covers the basics of preservation, dating the past, and the context of archaeological finds. Descriptions of field surveys, including the latest remote-sensing methods, excavation, and artifact analysis lead into the study of ancient environments, landscapes and settlement patterns, and the people of the past. Two chapters cover cultural resource management, public archaeology, and the important role of archaeology in contemporary society. There is also a chapter on archaeology as a potential career. In the Beginning takes the reader on an evenly balanced journey through today’s archaeology. This well-illustrated account, with its numerous boxes and sidebars, is laced with interesting, and sometimes entertaining, examples of archaeological research from all parts of the world.

This classic textbook of archaeological method and theory has been in print for nearly 50 years and is used in many countries around the world. It is aimed at introductory students in archaeology and anthropology taking survey courses on archaeology, as well as more advanced readers.

EAN 9781138722941
ISBN 1138722944
Binding Hardback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publication date May 27, 2020
Pages 500
Language English
Dimensions 280 x 210
Country United Kingdom
Readership Undergraduate
Authors Durrani Nadia; Fagan Brian
Illustrations 25 Tables, black and white; 27 Line drawings, color; 256 Halftones, color; 283 Illustrations, color
Edition 14 ed