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The Oxford handbook of archaeology

edited by Barry Cunliffe, Chris Gosden, Rosemary A. Joyce

Oxford University Press, 2009

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

Archaeology is a vast subject - it is the study of human society everywhere in the world, from distant human origins 3-4 million years ago up to the present day. The Oxford Handbook of Archaeology brings together 35 authors - all specialists in their own fields - to explain what archaeology is really about. This is one of the most comprehensive treatments of the subject and of the key debates ever attempted. It is designed to open up the world of archaeology to non-specialists and to provide an essential starting point for those who want to pursue particular topics in more depth.

Table of Contents

  • 1. THE NAME AND NATURE OF ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2. TOOLS OF THE TRADE
  • 3. EARLY HUMANS
  • 4. STRATEGIES FOR SURVIVAL
  • 5. COMPLEX SOCIETIES AND THE FORMATION OF EARLY STATES
  • 6. SOME REGIONAL OVERVIEWS
  • 7. ISSUES AND DEBATES

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  • NCID
    BA91676119
  • ISBN
    • 9780199271016
  • LCCN
    2008942637
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    xvii, 1161 p.
  • Size
    26 cm
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