A Brief History of Archaeology Classical Times to the Twenty-First Century |
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Author:
| Fagan, Brian M. Durrani, Nadia |
ISBN: | 978-0-13-177698-2 |
Publication Date: | Mar 2004 |
Publisher: | Routledge
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $72.95 |
Book Description:
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For introductory courses in Archaeology.
This brief text tells the story of how archaeology changed from a romantic adventure into a science. Its vivid narrative combines tales of archaeological discovery with the changing social conditions and theoretical perspectives that helped turn archaeology into a sophisticated discipline. Containing a simple, jargon-free style-and a lifetime of teaching experience-this text writer shares with today's students his unrivaled experience...
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For introductory courses in Archaeology.
This brief text tells the story of how archaeology changed from a romantic adventure into a science. Its vivid narrative combines tales of archaeological discovery with the changing social conditions and theoretical perspectives that helped turn archaeology into a sophisticated discipline. Containing a simple, jargon-free style-and a lifetime of teaching experience-this text writer shares with today's students his unrivaled experience as an archaeologist and an author.