The Young Oxford Book of Archaeology - Hardcover

Moloney, Norah

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0195212487 ISBN 13: 9780195212488

Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr, 1997

Synopsis

Defines archaeology, examines how archaeologists work, surveys excavation methods, and visits archaeology sites--from Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania to the Garbage Project in America

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Review:

"For anyone looking for report topics covering the most significant finds of the 19th and 20th centuries, this will be the place to start."--School Library Journal"A thorough and intelligent survey of the field of archaeology, lavishly illustrated with photographs, maps, and drawings, and containing both the quality and quantity of information one would expect from an introductory college course.... A book for...those whose interest is strong enough to demand the most and the best in information."--Kirkus Reviews"This oversize volume is a thorough and thoroughly interesting introduction to archaeology.... The use of so many photos gives the book an immediacy that drawings often don't provide. An excellent overview."--Booklist"This colorful, well-planned, and sturdily bound work will enrich any library. Budding archaeologists and young historians will want their own copies."--Library Lane"Uses photographs, detailed reconstructions, and maps to complement a well-researched and very interesting-to-read text that examines evidence from several fascinating archaeological sites."--Calliope"Archaeology provides thorough research, an excellent variety of illustrations, and a broad-ranging format. The text is straightforward, with an easy range of vocabulary... Presented in a format fascinating to any age level from the intermediate grades to adults."--Library Materials Guide"Inviting, readable introduction to archaeology... Moloney writes well and provides a good overview... Each page features outstanding color illustrations... Will attract both browsers and researchers and is a good choice for any middle level library. Highly Recommended."--Book Report "For anyone looking for report topics covering the most significant finds of the 19th and 20th centuries, this will be the place to start."--School Library Journal "A thorough and intelligent survey of the field of archaeology, lavishly illustrated with photographs, maps, and drawings, and containing both the quality and quantity of information one would expect from an introductory college course.... A book for...those whose interest is strong enough to demand the most and the best in information."--Kirkus Reviews "This oversize volume is a thorough and thoroughly interesting introduction to archaeology.... The use of so many photos gives the book an immediacy that drawings often don't provide. An excellent overview."--Booklist "This colorful, well-planned, and sturdily bound work will enrich any library. Budding archaeologists and young historians will want their own copies."--Library Lane "Uses photographs, detailed reconstructions, and maps to complement a well-researched and very interesting-to-read text that examines evidence from several fascinating archaeological sites."--Calliope "Archaeology provides thorough research, an excellent variety of illustrations, and a broad-ranging format. The text is straightforward, with an easy range of vocabulary... Presented in a format fascinating to any age level from the intermediate grades to adults."--Library Materials Guide "Inviting, readable introduction to archaeology... Moloney writes well and provides a good overview... Each page features outstanding color illustrations... Will attract both browsers and researchers and is a good choice for any middle level library. Highly Recommended."--Book Report "For anyone looking for report topics covering the most significant finds of the 19th and 20th centuries, this will be the place to start."--School Library Journal "A thorough and intelligent survey of the field of archaeology, lavishly illustrated with photographs, maps, and drawings, and containing both the quality and quantity of information one would expect from an introductory college course.... A book for...those whose interest is strong enough to demand the most and the best in information."--Kirkus Reviews "This oversize volume is a thorough and thoroughly interesting introduction to archaeology.... The use of so many photos gives the book an immediacy that drawings often don't provide. An excellent overview."--Booklist "This colorful, well-planned, and sturdily bound work will enrich any library. Budding archaeologists and young historians will want their own copies."--Library Lane "Uses photographs, detailed reconstructions, and maps to complement a well-researched and very interesting-to-read text that examines evidence from several fascinating archaeological sites."--Calliope "Archaeology provides thorough research, an excellent variety of illustrations, and a broad-ranging format. The text is straightforward, with an easy range of vocabulary... Presented in a format fascinating to any age level from the intermediate grades to adults."--Library Materials Guide "Inviting, readable introduction to archaeology... Moloney writes well and provides a good overview... Each page features outstanding color illustrations... Will attract both browsers and researchers and is a good choice for any middle levellibrary. Highly Recommended."--Book Report "For anyone looking for report topics covering the most significant finds of the 19th and 20th centuries, this will be the place to start."--School Library Journal"A thorough and intelligent survey of the field of archaeology, lavishly illustrated with photographs, maps, and drawings, and containing both the quality and quantity of information one would expect from an introductory college course.... A book for...those whose interest is strong enough to demandthe most and the best in information."--Kirkus Reviews"This oversize volume is a thorough and thoroughly interesting introduction to archaeology.... The use of so many photos gives the book an immediacy that drawings often don't provide. An excellent overview."--Booklist"This colorful, well-planned, and sturdily bound work will enrich any library. Budding archaeologists and young historians will want their own copies."--Library Lane"Uses photographs, detailed reconstructions, and maps to complement a well-researched and very interesting-to-read text that examines evidence from several fascinating archaeological sites."--Calliope"Archaeology provides thorough research, an excellent variety of illustrations, and a broad-ranging format. The text is straightforward, with an easy range of vocabulary... Presented in a format fascinating to any age level from the intermediate grades to adults."--Library Materials Guide"Inviting, readable introduction to archaeology... Moloney writes well and provides a good overview... Each page features outstanding color illustrations... Will attract both browsers and researchers and is a good choice for any middle level library. Highly Recommended."--Book Report

About the Author:

Norah Moloney trained as a primary school teacher before studying archaeology at Harvard University. She gained her doctorate in Palaeolithic Archaeology at the Institute of Archaeology in London.

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0195212487
• ISBN 13: 9780195212488
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160