Archaeology: The Key Concepts (Routledge Key Guides) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415317584 ISBN 13: 9780415317580

Publisher: Routledge, 2004

Synopsis

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.

About this title

Synopsis:

"Archaeology: The Key Concepts" is an invaluable resource, providing an up-to-date and comprehensive survey of key ideas in archaeology and their impact on archaeological thinking and method. Entries include: * thinking about landscape. * archaeology of cult and religion. * cultural evolution. * concepts of time. * urban societies. * the Antiquity of Man. * archaeology of gender. * feminist archaeology. * experimental archaeology. * multiregional evolution. Each entry offers a definition of the term, explaining its origin and development, and any major figures involved, as well as a guide to further reading and extensive cross-referencing. This book is a superb guide for anyone studying, teaching or with an interest in archaeology.

About the Author:

Colin Renfrew is Disney Professor of Archaeology and Director of the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research in Cambridge.

Paul Bahn is a freelance writer.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0415317584
• ISBN 13: 9780415317580
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 316
• Editor: Renfrew Colin