Archaeology Down Earth 3e - Softcover

KELLY; THOMAS

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0495008583 ISBN 13: 9780495008583

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc, 2006

Synopsis

This new brief edition pairs two of archaeology's most recognized names-- David Hurst Thomas of the American Museum of Natural History and Robert L. Kelly of the University of Wyoming-to bring a passionate, down-to-earth introduction to archaeological method and theory to the classroom. Designed both for students who intend on pursuing a career in archaeology, as well as those who do not, the authors give students a more immediate, concrete impression of what the practice of archaeology is all about. They include well-chosen examples that show how archaeologists have worked through actual problems in the field and in the lab. After using this text, students will be better able to ask questions, solve problems, and discern "truth" from "fiction." Students will not only learn about the nature of archaeological data and how archaeologists do such things as archaeological survey and excavation, they will also develop their sense of scientific logic and gain a better understanding of what career opportunities are available for archaeologists. This edition is enhanced with new pedagogical features, many more photos and a completely new design to help students prioritize and learn the material presented. A 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 also 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 accessible textbook introduces the structure of archaeological inquiry, and show how archaeologists go about doing surface surveys and dating, and how they use material remains to infer information about past human behavior. The third edition adds boxes on ethics and a section on geographic information systems (GIS). Black and white photograph

Edition details

• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0495008583
• ISBN 13: 9780495008583
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 359