Seeking Our Past

G. Timothy Gross Sarah W. Neusius

ISBN 10: 0199873844 / ISBN 13: 9780199873845

Published by Oxford University Press OUP, 2013

pp. 592 2nd Edition. Seller Inventory # 2650413420

Synopsis:

Seeking Our Past: An Introduction to North American Archaeology offers an up-to-date and engaging introduction to North America's past that also illustrates contemporary archaeological practice. The authors include examples from both North American prehistory and history--drawn from academic archaeology and Cultural Resource Management (CRM)--in order to provide a broad overview of how the continent was settled, what archaeologists have learned about life across the North American culture areas, and how current archaeologists research our past. Chapters are enhanced by case studies written especially for this book by the original researchers. Through these case studies readers gain familiarity with particular projects and insight into what archaeologists actually do. In addition, the authors cover such important ethical issues as respecting and working with descendant populations and the need for archaeological stewardship. They also provide valuable information about contemporary practice and careers in archaeology.

New to this Edition

* Expanded discussion of Paleoindian adaptations
* A completely new chapter (13) that covers North American historical archaeology thematically
* New and streamlined case studies
* Revised and updated "Issues and Debates" and "Clues to the Past" feature boxes and "Faces in Archaeology" profiles
* New feature boxes, "Anthropological Themes," which remind students of the broad anthropological research questions listed in Chapter 2 and show where to look for relevant discussions in each chapter

About the Author:
Sarah W. Neusius is Professor of Anthropology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

G. Timothy Gross is Adjunct Professor of Anthropology at the University of San Diego and Cultural Resource Specialist at Ecology and Environment, Inc.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Seeking Our Past
Publisher: Oxford University Press OUP
Publication Date: 2013
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New
Edition: 2nd Edition