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Archaeology:Theories, Methods and Practice: "Theories, Methods and Practice" Paperback – 1 October 2004

by Colin Renfrew (Author)
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Widely praised for its comprehensive coverage, excellent graphics and well-organized layout, this introduction for students and enthusiasts of archaeology has been expanded to incorporate all the latest developments.
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  1. Print length
    656 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Thames and Hudson
  4. Publication date
    1 October 2004
  5. Dimensions
    18.42 x 3.18 x 22.86 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    9780500284414
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0500284414
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'The most complete, wide-ranging and usable archaeological textbook in the world to date' - Nicholas Saunders, The Times Higher Education Supplement; 'Exactly what is required for first-year students' - Barry Cunliffe, University of Oxford; 'A text of impressive scope and detail... has the most global perspective on modern archaeology of any I have ever seen' - Glen H. Doran, Florida State University

About the Author

Colin Renfrew is Disney Professor Emeritus of Archaeology at the University of Cambridge. He is the author of many books, including Before Civilization, Archaeology and Language and Figuring It Out: the Parallel Visions of Artists and Archaeologists. Paul Bahn is a prehistorian and archaeological writer. He is the author or editor of numerous books, including the standard introduction to cave art, Journey through the Ice Age.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0500284415
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thames and Hudson; 1st edition (1 October 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 656 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780500284414
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0500284414
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 18.42 x 3.18 x 22.86 cm
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roberta
5.0 out of 5 stars Immancabile.
Reviewed in Italy on 14 June 2018
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Ho comprato a poco più di 6 euro un libro che in italia ne costa 70, direi che la recensione potrebbe finire qui. Manuale base per chi studia i fondamenti dell’archeologia, ricco, sempre interessante, mai prolisso, completo.
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BCEagle21
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Archaeology Textbook Out There
Reviewed in the United States on 9 September 2015
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This is the best introductory textbook for Archaeology, and I think there is a general consensus to this. The text is thorough and covers not only the basics such as "what is archaeology" and "what methods do we use as archaeologists" but includes topics on the history of archaeology as well as ethical considerations as to whom archaeological artifacts belong. Most importantly, Bahn is a very good writer that engages the student/reader. So many other texts are dry and do not do justice to a fascinating topic. I would recommend this book as a course textbook, or for anyone wanting a thorough introduction to the science and art of archaeology.
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Mathias Florent
5.0 out of 5 stars Un classique du genre!
Reviewed in France on 18 October 2009
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Colin Renfrew et Paul Bahn se sont attelés à créer le manuel d'Archéologie Générale le plus complet à ce jour. Clair, précis, il permet à tout amateur, pour peu qu'il soit anglophone, de découvrir les bases de ce sujet si fascinant, tout en utilisant leur cerveau.... un must!
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Mrs. Chadwick
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 March 2007
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I have been to Egypt, the first time was in 1993, and I made my mind up that I'd like to study Egyptology.

Although in my second year of studying Egyptology, during my first year this was one of my study books.

This book cover ever aspect of Theories, Methods and Practice you can think of, it's a very in-depth read, sometimes you may have to read a chapter twice for the information to sink in, (I know I did).

But I must warn you this book is pretty heavy to pick up, don't do what I did, I got hold of it the wrong way with just one hand and I sprained my wrist,(I'm NOT kidding), so mind how you pick up this heavy book up.

It makes an excellent edition to my little Egyptian library, which now stands at nearly 1000 books on this subject. :-)
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Robert Kriegmair
4.0 out of 5 stars Geschenk kam sehr gut an
Reviewed in Germany on 24 February 2021
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