Archaeology: The Science of the Human Past

by Mark Q. Sutton

Illuminating the world of archaeology. Archaeology conveys the excitement of archaeological discovery and explains how archaeologists think as they scientifically find, analyze, and interpret evidence. The main objective of this text is to provide an introduction to the broad and fascinating world of archaeology from the scientific perspective. Discussions on the theoretical aspects of archaeology, as well as the practical applications of what is learned about the past, have been updated and expanded upon in this fourth edition. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers will be able MySearchLab with eText does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySearchLab with eText, please or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MySearchLab with eText (at no additional cost): ValuePack 020589531X / ValuePack 9780205895311.

Genres: History, Archaeology, Nonfiction, Anthropology, Reference

464 pages, Paperback

First published October 15, 2002

About the author

Mark Q. Sutton is Emeritus Professor of Anthropology and Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of San Diego, USA. He is Principal Investigator at Statistical Research, Inc., San Diego. His publications include An Introduction to Native North America 5e (2016), A Prehistory of North America (2011), Introduction to Cultural Ecology 3e with E.N. Anderson (2013), Paleonutrition (2010), and Archaeological Laboratory Methods: An Introduction 6e with Brooke S. Arkush (2014).

Reviews

[Emily Mason · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was for school, but I thought it was pretty interesting!