Archaeology
Author | : Clive Gamble |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 270 |
Release | : 2002-01-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781134598045 |
ISBN-13 | : 1134598041 |
Rating | : 4/5 (45 Downloads) |
Download or read book Archaeology written by Clive Gamble and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-01-04 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From archaeological jargon to interpretation, Archaeology: The Basics provides an invaluable overview of a fascinating subject and probes the depths of this increasingly popular discipline, presenting critical approaches to the understanding of our past. Lively and engaging, Archaeology: The Basics fires the archaeological imagination whilst tackling such questions as: What are the basic concepts of archaeology? How and what do we know about people and objects from the past? What makes a good explanation in archaeology? Why dig here? This ultimate guide for all new and would-be archaeologists, whether they are students or interested amateurs, will prove an invaluable introduction to this wonderfully infectious discipline.