Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice - Softcover

Renfrew, Lord Colin; Bahn, Paul G.

 
9780500276051: Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice

Synopsis

A revised introduction to modern archaeology, updated to include subjects ranging from underwater archaeology to radiocarbon dating, new approaches such as cognitive and 'postprocessual' archaeology, and new methods such as GIS, optical dating, and DNA research, together with a glossary of archaeological terms. First published in 1991.

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Review

'The most complete, wide-ranging and usable archaeological textbook in the world to date' - Nicholas Saunders, The Times Higher Education Supplement; 'Exactly what is required for first-year students' - Barry Cunliffe, University of Oxford; 'A text of impressive scope and detail... has the most global perspective on modern archaeology of any I have ever seen' - Glen H. Doran, Florida State University

About the Author

Colin Renfrew is Disney Professor Emeritus of Archaeology at the University of Cambridge. He is the author of many books, including Before Civilization, Archaeology and Language and Figuring It Out: the Parallel Visions of Artists and Archaeologists. Paul Bahn is a prehistorian and archaeological writer. He is the author or editor of numerous books, including the standard introduction to cave art, Journey through the Ice Age.

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