Archaeology : A Very Short Introduction

This entertaining Very Short Introduction reflects the enduring popularity of archaeology - a subject which appeals as a pastime, career, and academic discipline, encompasses the whole globe, and surveys 2.5 million years. From deserts to jungles, from deep caves to mountain tops, from pebble tools to satellite photographs, from excavation to abstract theory, archaeology interacts with nearly every other discipline in its attempts to reconstruct the past. In this new edition, Paul Bahn brings the text up to date, including information about new discoveries and interpretations in the field, and highlighting the impact of developments such as the potential use of DNA and stable isotopes in teeth, as well the effect technology and science are having on archaeological exploration. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Author: Bahn, Paul,author Contributors: Bahn, Paul,author Binding: paperback Number Of Pages: 144 Publication Date: Release Date: Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language,Englis Edition: 22 Published/Release Date: 30 Aug 2012 Format: Paperback / softback Publisher/Studio/Brand: Oxford University Press Author/Director/Artist: Paul Bahn Dimension (cm): 168x10x107 mm Package Dimension (cm): 15x173x112 mm Item Weight (g): 1050 Package Weight (g): 23