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Here is the fifth edition of the bestselling introduction to archaeology, which has been adopted at hundreds of colleges and universities worldwide. It includes newly expanded summaries, coverage of all the most recent major developments in archaeological method, science, technology and theory, including gender archaeology, agency, materiality and engagement theory, and the latest GIS and survey techniques. Also discussed are such topics as genetics and linguistics and advances in dating methods. The book remains the most thorough introduction to archaeology on the market, and includes examples from every part of the world.

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656 pages
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English
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Thames and Hudson
Publication date

1 July 2008
Dimensions

18.5 x 3.3 x 22.9 cm
ISBN-10

0500287198
ISBN-13

978-0500287194
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thames and Hudson; 1st edition (1 July 2008)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 656 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0500287198
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0500287194
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 18.5 x 3.3 x 22.9 cm

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roberta

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

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

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

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

Geschenk kam sehr gut an

Reviewed in Germany on 24 February 2021

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Schnelle Lieferung, Inhalt hat gefallen

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