Discovering world prehistory : interpreting the past through archaeology

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Discovering world prehistory : interpreting the past through archaeology

Mark Q. Sutton

Routledge, 2022

  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [338]-410) and index

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* exposes students to both methods and interpretation involved in archaeology, allowing for a more rounded and engaging introduction to archaeology * Coverage of both archaeology and prehistory provides an attractive mix for students studying archaeology for the first time * Well illustrated and written by a proven textbook author in a style suitable for students without specialist knowledge

Table of Contents

  • Part I. Archaeology: A Synergistic Discipline
  • 1. The Discipline of Archaeology
  • 2. A Brief History of Archaeology
  • Part II. Unearthing the Evidence
  • 3. The Archaeological Record
  • 4. Archaeological Investigation
  • 5. Dating
  • 6. Bioarchaeolgy: Testimonies of the Dead
  • 7. Forging an Agile Past
  • 8. Contexts of Interpretation
  • Part III. The Roots of Humanity
  • 9. Humanity Emerging
  • 10. The Lower Paleolithic: Homo erectus and Friends
  • 11. The Middle Paleolithic: The Neanderthals and Friends
  • Part IV. The Upper Paleolithic and Beyond: A Prehistory of Modern Humans
  • 12. The Later Prehistory of the Near East
  • 13. The Later Prehistory of Africa
  • 14. The Later Prehistory of Europe
  • 15. The Later Prehistory of Asia
  • 16. Australia and Oceania
  • 17. A Prehistory of the Americas
  • 18. After Prehistory: The Development of the First States

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