Archaeology: The Key Concepts - - Paperback Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - 2004 - Engelsk - Booktok.dk

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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.