- Paperback: 334 pages
- Publisher: Routledge; 4th edition (27 Jun 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0415233550
- ISBN-13: 978-0415233552
- Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 18.8 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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'Kevin Greene has succeeded admirably in his task of providing an introduction to archaeology for undergraduates, adult students and the general reader, with his clear exposition and skillful use of illustrations.' - Council for British Archaeology Newsletter
'A splendid book and a worthy introduction to the subject.' - Times Educational Supplement
--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
'A splendid book and a worthy introduction to the subject.' - Times Educational Supplement
--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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This substantially updated fourth edition of the highly popular, and comprehensive Archaeology: An Introduction is aimed at all beginners in the subject. In a lucid and accessible style Kevin Greene takes the reader on a journey which covers history, techniques and the latest theories. He explains the discovery and excavation of sites, outlines major dating methods, gives clear explanations of scientific techniques, and examines current theories and controversies.
This fourth edition constitutes the most extensive reshaping of the text to date. New features include:
*A completely new user-friendly text design with initial chapter overviews and final conclusions, key references for each chapter section, an annotated guide to further reading, a glossary, refreshed illustrations, case studies and examples, bibliography and full index
*A new companion website built for this edition providing hyperlinks from contents list to individual chapter summaries which in turn link to key websites and other material
*An important new chapter on current theory emphasizing the richness of sources of analogy or interpretation available today.
Archaeology: An Introduction will interest students and teachers at pre-university and undergraduate level as well as enthusiastic general readers of archaeology. The stimulating coverage of the history, methods, science and theory of archaeology make this a book which has a life both within and beyond the academy.
This fourth edition constitutes the most extensive reshaping of the text to date. New features include:
*A completely new user-friendly text design with initial chapter overviews and final conclusions, key references for each chapter section, an annotated guide to further reading, a glossary, refreshed illustrations, case studies and examples, bibliography and full index
*A new companion website built for this edition providing hyperlinks from contents list to individual chapter summaries which in turn link to key websites and other material
*An important new chapter on current theory emphasizing the richness of sources of analogy or interpretation available today.
Archaeology: An Introduction will interest students and teachers at pre-university and undergraduate level as well as enthusiastic general readers of archaeology. The stimulating coverage of the history, methods, science and theory of archaeology make this a book which has a life both within and beyond the academy.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Damn good book, by a damn good lecturer,
This review is from: Archaeology: An Introduction (Paperback)
Contrary, to the belief of most of the reviewers it is a good book and very useful to theose studying Archaeology, it is especially useful if you happen to study at Newcatle Uni where Kevin Greene himself works and lectures, especially if he takes all of your Archaeology Lectures, as he does with us, as the book ties in with the scheme of work. Even so i bought this book long before i decided to go to Newcastle and it helped me to understand the subject better. Personally this has to be on every archaeology students bookshelf, a winner.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent - concise yet thorough,
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This review is from: Archaeology: An Introduction (Paperback)
Still the best introductory guide to the subject. Greene presents the subjects with typical clarity and economy. Pretty much everything is covered. The book is aimed at first year undergraduates, although older and younger students will find much of use. The book now has a companion website to ensure it is bang up to date.
22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
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Review of ''Archaeology: an Introduction'',
This review is from: Archaeology: An Introduction (Paperback)
This is a fantastic book, which can be best described as the bible for all lovers of archaeology. As an archaeology student at university I found this book full to the brim with essential information that every budding archaeologist must have.The book is well planned out and each chapter leads well into the other. When reading the book you can feel your knowledge of the subject build after every page is turned. The book covers every thing from techniques needed in the field to detailed coverage of previous excavations. One of the highlights of the book is the superb drawings and sketches that break up the book into easy digestible pieces. In all this is a must book for all that love the subject.
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