Now in an updated third edition, Archaeology: The Basics provides a straightforward and engaging introduction, answering key questions about how and why we practice archaeology and examining the theories and themes underpinning the subject. Fully updated, this new edition includes a wide range of examples and new material on key growth areas including:
Evolutionary approaches in current archaeology
The archaeology of landscape and place
Interdisciplinary archaeological practice
The impact and value of archaeology
Conflict archaeology and the politics of the past
With 12 new illustrations, additional case studies and a glossary of key archaeological terms, this text is essential reading for all those beginning to study archaeology and anyone who has ever questioned the past.
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