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Archaeology: The Key Concepts

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From two of the best-known archaeological writers in the trade, this outstanding resource provides a thorough survey of the key ideas in archaeology, and how they impact on archaeological thinking and method. Clearly written, and easy to follow, The Key Concepts collates entries written specifically by field specialists, and each entry offers a definition of the term, its origins and development, and all the major figures involved in the area. The entries With guides to further reading, extensive cross-referencing, and accessibly written for even beginner students, this book is a superb guide for anyone studying, teaching, or with any interest in this fascinating subject.

316 pages, Paperback

First published October 31, 2004

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Colin Renfrew

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Andrew Colin Renfrew, Baron Renfrew of Kaimsthorn was a British archaeologist, paleolinguist and Conservative peer noted for his work on radiocarbon dating, the prehistory of languages, archaeogenetics, neuroarchaeology, and the prevention of looting at archaeological sites.
Renfrew was also the Disney Professor of Archaeology at the University of Cambridge and Director of the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research and was a Senior Fellow of the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research.

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July 22, 2021
Renfrew ve Bahn gördüğüm kadarıyla arkeoloji yayımına çokça eser vermiş iki değerli yazar ve kitap tam olarak kapağında vaadettiği anahtar kavramları (ki bu kavramlar pek de basit kavramlar değil) ancak muhtemelen profesyonel bir arkeoloğun tam olarak yaşamının ortasında hergün işini yaparken uygulaması ve de düşünmesi gereken konuların bir derlemesi.

Başlıkların birçoğunu keyifle okudum. Konsepte dair fikrim oluştu. Bir arkeoloğun hangi açıdan işine bakması gerektiğini gördüm. Ancak kitapta en beğendiğim ve ilgimi çeken nokta kısa kısa farklı yazarlar tarafından yazılıp kürate edilmişi kısımlar değil, bölüm sonuna konmuş ve açıklamalarla beraber paylaşılmış kaynakçalar. Bu kısımlardaki açıklamalar muazzam faydalı (bence her kaynakçada bulunması gerekiyor) ve belki onlarca kitap not aldım, yazarı/bilim insanını takibe aldım ve buralardan yola çıkarak bütünsel resme ve arkeoloji camiasına dair çok daha geniş bir algı kazandım. İlk işim kaynakçalarda not aldığım kitapları edinmek olacak.
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April 3, 2020
I really wish I'd read this in the first year of my archaeology degree! Really handy to just pick up and read - covers a wide range of topics in easy to digest chunks, and showcases a lot of big names in the archaeological community. Definitely recommend for anyone studying archaeology, or with a deep interest in the subject.
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