Companion Encyclopedia of Archaeology

ISBN-13: 9780415064484 / Angielski / Twarda / 1999 / 1280 str.

Graeme Barker; Annie Grant

Opis

Archaeology is one of the most interdisciplinary of all academic subjects; it draws on the natural and physical sciences and is closely related to fields in the social sciences and humanities such as history and anthropology. This volume brings together the myriad strands and the great temporal and spatial breadth of the field into a single thematically organized volume. The volume is organized into three major sections: origins, aims and methods of archaeology; problems and approaches to archaeology; and the development of human society and archaeology. Each section is introduced by the editors and includes essays which cover all of the major issues and concerns within the field.

Recenzje

'A systematic overview of archaeology covering its central theories, approaches and methods. Recommended for academic libraries.' - Library Journal

'The book is well-produced and is a fascinating treasure chest in which to dip.' - Iain Watson, Reference Reviews

'Will undoubtedly become a standard reference work, for a generation at least, I guess. The Encyclopedia is authoritative and, as Graeme Barker intended, is also very readable.' - Iain Watson, Reference Reviews

'...a tour de force of modern archaeology.' - Archaeology in New Zealand Vol. 44 No. 1. [March 2001]

'In sum, the Companion Encyclopedia to Archaeology is a remarkable achievement. - Archaeology in New Zealand Vol. 44 No. 1. [March 2001]

'...in general, work stands as a reminder of just how sophisticated and all encompassing the discipline of archaeology has become...' - Archaeology in New Zealand Vol. 44 No. 1. [March 2001]

'...a remarkable resource, a valuable set of essays for students and professionals alike.' - Archaeology in New Zealand Vol. 44 No. 1 [March 2001]

Spis treści

Kristian Kristiansen, National Forest and Nature Agency, Denmark; Charles Redman, Arizona State University, USA; John Collis, Sheffield University, UK; Martin Carver, York University, UK; Anthony Harding, Durham University, UK; Anthony Brown, Leicester University, UK; Simon Hillson, University College, London, UK; Matthew Johnson, University of Wales, Lampeter, UK; Liz Slater, University of Glasgow, UK; Mike Parker Pearson, Sheffield University, UK; Julian Thomas, University of Wales, Lampeter, UK; Chris Gosden, La Trove University, Australia; John Bintliff, Durham University, UK; Timothy Earle, University of California, USA; Fekri Hassan, Washington State University, USA; Christopher Tilley and Nigel Spivey , University of Wales, Lampeter, UK; Chris Stringer, Natural History Museum, London, UK; Robin Dennell, Sheffield University, UK; Peter Bogucki, Princeton University, USA; Stephen Shennan, Southampton University, UK; Simon Stoddart, Bristol University, UK; Steven Dyson, SUNY, Buffalo, USA; Joseph Tainter, University of New Mexico, USA; David Hinton, Southampton University, UK; Mark Leone, Maryland University, USA; James Delle, New York University, USA; Paul Mullins, George Mason University, USA

O autorze

Graeme Barker