Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice - Hardcover

Renfrew, Colin; Bahn, Paul G.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0500050791 ISBN 13: 9780500050798

Publisher: Thames & Hudson, 1996

Synopsis

Widely praised for its comprehensive coverage, excellent graphics, and well-organized layout, this invaluable introduction to the discipline of archaeology has been expanded to include all the latest developments.

About this title

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.

Review:

'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 this edition

• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0500050791
• ISBN 13: 9780500050798
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 608