ABSTRACT
Covering archaeology from a range of angles, incorporating history, major themes, theories and methods, Doing Archaeology provides a firm grounding for anyone interested in learning more about the discipline. Throughout the book, key information is accessibly presented and important questions are answered, including:
- What is archaeology?
- How did archaeology begin?
- How can archaeology tell us about the past?
- How can archaeology tell how people use space and the landscape?
- How can we use the past to understand people?
- How do archaeology and ‘heritage’ interact?
- What role does archaeology play in society today?
- How do we practice archaeology?
Drawing on the experiences of practising archaeologists, with engaging examples and studies from sites around the world, this book gives the reader a sense of what is it to study archaeology and be an archaeologist. An essential text for students studying A-Level archaeology, those considering or beginning a degree/foundation degree in archaeology, and those of all ages interested in volunteering or becoming involved in archaeological projects.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |90 pages
Part i an overview of archaeology
chapter |11 pages
1 What is archaeology?
chapter |12 pages
2 How did archaeology begin?
chapter |14 pages
3 Understanding time
chapter |12 pages
4 Understanding place
chapter |14 pages
5 Understanding people
chapter |11 pages
6 Where archaeologists work
chapter |12 pages
7 Which pasts do we study?
part |71 pages
Part ii archaeology in its wider context
chapter |15 pages
8 World archaeology
chapter |12 pages
9 Archaeology's value
chapter |13 pages
10 Archaeology as part of heritage
chapter |13 pages
11 Some key debates in archaeology
chapter |13 pages
12 Activist archaeology
part |42 pages
Part iii do it, study it, enjoy it