Archaeology - Hardcover

Kelly, Robert; Thomas, David Hurst

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0155058991 ISBN 13: 9780155058996

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1980

Synopsis

This new edition by David Hurst Thomas and Robert L. Kelly pairs two of archaeology's most recognized names--with a combined 70 years of experience--for the first time. David Hurst Thomas of the American Museum of Natural History and Robert L. Kelly of the University of Wyoming bring readers a textbook rich with examples drawn from their experiences leading excavations over the past thirty years. A major revision, this fourth edition of ARCHAEOLOGY reflects the most recent research and changes in the field, while covering the core concepts in an exceptionally student-friendly fashion. This edition continues a tradition of academic rigor and engaging writing style that have made this text one of the most well-respected and best-selling texts in the discipline. The new edition is enhanced with full-color photos and a completely new design. The rich array of supplemental resources includes a new companion website, as well as the option to use a new CD-ROM, DOING FIELDWORK: ARCHAEOLOGICAL DEMONSTRATIONS developed by the authors.

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Review:

"It is well-written, easy to read, comprehensive, accurate, up-to-date, and the concepts are explained in a generally fun manner. I very much liked the fresh (new to this text) perspective and examples provided by Kelly."

Synopsis:

This textbook explains basic archaeological field techniques, the natural processes of site formation, the various dating methods used in prehistoric and historic archaeology, and how archaeologists use material remains to infer past human behavior. The fourth edition deletes four chapters, addresses more ethical issues, expands the geographic cove

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1980
• ISBN 10: 0155058991
• ISBN 13: 9780155058996
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 624