ABSTRACT

Now in an updated third edition, Archaeology: The Basics provides a straightforward and engaging introduction to the world of Archaeology. This book answers key questions about how and why we practice archaeology and examines 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
* The impact and value of archaeology
* Conflict archaeology and the politics of the past

With 12 new illustrations, four new boxes and additional case studies this text is essential reading for all those beginning to study archaeology and anyone who has ever questioned the past.

chapter 1|24 pages

What is archaeology?

chapter 2|32 pages

How many archaeologies are there?

chapter 3|34 pages

Basic concepts

chapter 4|30 pages

People

chapter 5|30 pages

Materials and objects

chapter 6|34 pages

Time and space

chapter 7|34 pages

Change and stability

chapter 8|32 pages

Power and identity