World Prehistory and Archaeology: Pathways Through Time

by Michael Chazan

World Prehistory and Archaeology provides an integrated discussion of world prehistory and archaeological methods, presenting an up-to-date perspective on what we know about our human prehistory and how we come to know it. A cornerstone of World Prehistory and Archaeology is the discussion of prehistory as an active process of discovery. Methodological issues are addressed throughout the text to engage readers. Archaeological methods are introduced, following which the question of how we know the past is discussed. This fifth edition involves readers in the current state of archaeological research, revealing how archaeologists work and interpret what they find. Through the coverage of various new research, author Michael Chazan shows that archaeology is truly a global discipline. In this edition there is a particular emphasis on the relevance of archaeology to contemporary society and to the major issues that face us today. This edition will provide students with a necessary grounding in the fundamentals of archaeology, before engaging them with the work that goes into understanding world prehistory. They will be given the tools to place this knowledge in the context of the modern world, acknowledging the relevance of archaeology to the concerns of today.

Genres: History, Textbooks, School, Archaeology, Nonfiction, Anthropology

476 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Kailey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great introduction to prehistory! I love how it covers archaeological sites as well as methods.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some parts are explained a little silly, but it’s comprehensive and descriptive without being overly complicated. I will definitely read this again not under the stress of school.

[Shelley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good for a textbook. The version I had looked like it had not gone through final editing. There were indications that things, such as images, needed to be moved, etc.