Archaeology: The Science of the Human Past (2nd Edition)
The second edition of this recent entry into the introductory archaeology market conveys the excitement of archaeological discovery while it explains how archaeologists think as they scientifically find, analyze, and interpret evidence.Highlights of the Second EditionAdditional historical archaeological examples, including a discussion of historical material culture at the Wong Ho Luen Chinatown site in Riverside, California (Chapter 6), and the use of eighteenth-century garden design in the consideration of critical archaeology and the archaeology of power (Chapter 3).New or expanded discussions relating to various aspects of archaeological theory in Chapter 3, including sections on postprocessualism, gender, archaeology of power, cognitive archaeology, and evolutionary archaeology.A restructured and clearer approach to the vital topic of archaeological fieldwork, including additions in Chapter 5 to the sections on remote sensing and geophysical survey techniques.More and enhanced discussion in Chapter 8 about the ethical issues behind the recovery and analysis of archaeological human remains plus an updated opening story in Chapter 14 about the current status of the Kennewick Man case.Don’t Miss These Exciting Value-Added Options!Research Navigator™ Guide for AnthropologyResearch Navigator™ Guide for Anthropology is the easiest way to start a research assignment or research paper. Complete with extensive help on the research process and four exclusive databases of credible and reliable source material including the EBSCO Academic Journal and Abstract Database, New York Times Search by Subject Archive, “Best of the Web” Link Library, and Financial Times Article Archive and Company Financials, Research Navigator™ helps you quickly and efficiently make the most of your research time. Research Navigator™ Guide for Anthropology is availableFREEwhen packaged with this text:0-205-46802-0.Enjoy the Sights and Sounds of Anthropology! Visit www.anthroexperience.comAnthropology Experience is a complete collection of multimedia resources for teaching and learning cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, linguistics, and archaeology/prehistory. Access to Anthropology Experience is availableFREEwhen packaged with this text:0-205-47426-8.