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Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice (Paperback)

by Colin Renfrew (Author), Paul G. Bahn (Author)
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  • Paperback: 608 pages
  • Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd; 2nd Revised edition edition (1 April 1996)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0500278679
  • ISBN-13: 978-0500278673
  • Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 19 x 3.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 349,119 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This is an introduction to all aspects of modern archaeology. The text explores: ideas in cognitive and "postprocessual" archaelogy; the archaeology of gender and the role of women archaeologists; new methods, such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems), optical dating and DNA research; and recent discoveries - the Alpine "Iceman", the Palaeolithic painted caves of Cosquer and Chauvet in France, the mass grave of pre-modern humans at Atapuerca, Spain, and the pre-Columbian gold finds at Sipan, Peru. The book includes an in-depth case study on a key site in Southeast Asia.

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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Yes, the one to read, 10 Nov 2003
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This review is from: Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice (Paperback)
As a former archaeology student I know that the subject is as difficult as it is enticing. It demands a lot of reading and research, and a high level of understanding. But as with any subject, if you work hard at it, you can succeed. Renfrew and Bahn's "Archaeology:Theories, Methods and Practice" is an essential book to own for anyone in the field.......from students to lecturers, up to fieldworkers. As the top book on a University reading list for Archaeology, you will find everything you need to know in here. Do be careful, however, as this book has been written to accomodate all areas of an entire degree course, and does not specialise. If you are taking particular fields or interested in specialist archaeology i.e. underwater or Egyptology, I suggest a search under those respective titles on this website AND Amazon.COM, as many good publications on the subject come from the United States.

Buy this book for study or for hobby, it is well set out and has lots of interesting facts about past societies, archaeoogical techniques, and the history of the subject. Use it as the base for any query or study within the field, and you will not be disappointed.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book to read before a degree, 18 Sep 2003
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This review is from: Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice (Paperback)
Before applying to study archaeology at university, I decided to read some recommended texts and this book popped up. When it arrived, my heart sank when I saw the size of it. However, when I opened it, it grabbed me from the first page. The layout is fantastic, the text is easy to read and there are plenty of pictures to go with it. It examines every part of archaeology from humans to environmental archaeology and there are real life case studies. Being interested in archaeology since I was little, I enjoyed it so much and it is great to read even if you are not going for a degree. I would recommend it to anyone who was interested in archaeology. After reading this book, I can't wait to start studying archaeology!
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Archaeology students should read this book., 1 Dec 2002
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This is the set text for my archaeology degree and it is easy to see why. It is easy to read, accurate and it covers modern archaeological pratice and theory throughrly. However, it is an introduction and so it can only cover most things briefly. The bibliography and further reading sections are really excellent though, and always give you a place to go find out more.

If you're starting a archaeology degree READ THIS BOOK. I didn't bother and I wish I had.

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This book is on the recommended reading list for all students of Archaeology which lays down the ground rules on the subject.
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If your an archaeologist or a student of archaeology then dont go anywhere without your copy, trust me you wont regret it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ultimate First Year Textbook
I read this book in the summer before going to university and found it an invaluable grounding in the subject, with useful case studies and directed further reading.
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