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Introducing Archaeology
Introducing Archaeology offers a lively alternative to many other texts. While covering traditional elements of archaeology, including methods and prehistory, the book also integrates the key principles of curriculum reform for the twenty-first century, as outlined by the Society for American Archaeology. The second edition highlights recent developments in the field and includes a new chapter on archaeology beyond mainstream academia. It also integrates more examples from popular culture, including mummies, tattoos, pirates, and global warming. What results is a surprisingly fresh and contemporary take on archaeology, one that situates the discipline within, but also beyond, the academy. Introducing Archaeology is accompanied by a free website with chapter-by-chapter resources for students, including study questions. Visit www.introducingarchaeology.com. Instructor ancillaries for Introducing Archaeology include an instructor's manual, PowerPoint slides, and a testbank.
304 pages, Paperback
First published August 23, 2006
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February 28, 2021
I'm obviously a little biased since I'm second author on this book :) thanks for reading!
February 9, 2021
Good range of peer-reviewed papers - many from the mass market press like Scientific America
November 28, 2021
I never know how to rate or review textbooks I read for school. That being said...
This semester for my anthology course, we learned what Archaeology is, and what it most certainly is not (definitely NOT Indiana Jones!). Muckle did a great job compiling the many facets of archaeology, and, explaining them in a way that was both informative and fun. The additional resources at the end of every chapter proved very useful. I may have gone down the Google rabbit hole a time or two over the timeline of this course.
This semester for my anthology course, we learned what Archaeology is, and what it most certainly is not (definitely NOT Indiana Jones!). Muckle did a great job compiling the many facets of archaeology, and, explaining them in a way that was both informative and fun. The additional resources at the end of every chapter proved very useful. I may have gone down the Google rabbit hole a time or two over the timeline of this course.
January 31, 2018
This is a wonderful introductory text that covers the basics in a compelling but easy to read manner.
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