About the book
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.
Editions of Introducing Archaeology
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781442607880
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781442607859
- EBook
- ISBN 9781442607873
- PDF
- ISBN 9781442607866
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Introducing Archaeology about?
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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Introducing Archaeology?
History and Archaeology > Archaeology
Where can I read a sample of Introducing Archaeology?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781442607880
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Introducing Archaeology?
Robert J. Muckle
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Introducing Archaeology is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781442607880) and paperback(ISBN 9781442607859) and ebook(ISBN 9781442607873) and pdf(ISBN 9781442607866)
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