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Zusatztext an impressive group of performers... excellent... an even-handed approach is one of the strengths of this handbook Informationen zum Autor Barry Cunliffe is Emeritus Professor of European Archaeology at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of the British Academy. He has excavated widely in Britain, the Channel Islands, France, and Spain, and written a number of books on archaeology, including Facing the Ocean (OUP, 2001) and The Celts (OUP, 2003). He has presented many radio and television programmes and is currently Trustee of the British Museum and Commissioner of English Heritage.Chris Gosden is Professor of European Archaeology at the University of Oxford. He has excavated in Britain, Europe, Central Asia, and Papua New Guinea, and has written a number of books on archaeology and museum studies, including Prehistory: A Very Short Introduction (OUP, 2003).Rosemary A. Joyce is Professor in the Department of Archaeology at the University of California at Berkeley. Klappentext World coverage of the discipline by leading expert authorsIncludes regional overviews of key regions of the worldProvides essential starting points for more specialist work, as well as a conspectus for general readersRanges across the history of archaeology, archaeological science, and ethics in archaeologyPart of the prestigious Oxford Handbooks series Archaeology is a vast subject - it is the study of human society everywhere in the world, from distant human origins 3-4 million years ago up to the present day. The Oxford Handbook of Archaeology brings together 35 authors - all specialists in their own fields - to explain what archaeology is really about. This is one of the most comprehensive treatments of the subject and of the key debates ever attempted. It is designed to open up the world of archaeology to non-specialists and to provide an essential starting point for those who want to pursue particular topics in more depth. Zusammenfassung Archaeology is a vast subject - it is the study of human society everywhere in the world, from distant human origins 3-4 million years ago up to the present day. The Oxford Handbook of Archaeology brings together 35 authors - all specialists in their own fields - to explain what archaeology is really about. This is one of the most comprehensive treatments of the subject and of the key debates ever attempted. It is designed to open up the world of archaeology to non-specialists and to provide an essential starting point for those who want to pursue particular topics in more depth. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1. The Name and Nature of Archaeology The discipline of archaeology The formative century, 1860-1960 The theoretical scene, 1960-2000 Into the future Technologies 2. Tools of the Trade Measuring the passage of time, achievements and challenges in archaeological dating Human activity in a spatial context Data collection by excavation Mastering materials 3. Early Humans The nature of humanness Early hominids The emergence of Home sapiens sapiens The Neanderthals Peopling the world 4. Strategies for Survival Hunters and gatherers Early farming and domestication Studying diet 5. Complex Societies and the Formation of Early States Cultural complexity Trade and interaction China: state formation and urbanization Mesoamerica The central Andean region in prehistory 6. Some Regional Overviews The Mediterranean and its hinterland The archaeology of sub-Saharan Africa: an overview Pre-Islamic Central Asia The Circumpolar zone East Asia Australasia Pacific Islands North America South American archaeology 7. Issues and Debates Indigenous voices and repatriation Sex and gender Archaeological representation: the consumption and creation of the past Community archaeology ...
