History of Archaeology
Subtitle: An Introduction
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9780415841702
Subjects: Excavations (archaeology); Archaeology, history
Description: "The History of Archaeology: An Introduction provides global coverage with chapters devoted to particular regions of the world. The regional approach allows readers to understand the similarities and differences in the history of and approach to archaeology in various parts of the world. Each chapter is written by a specialist scholar with experience of the region concerned. Thus the book focuses on the earliest beginnings of archaeology in different parts of the world, and how it developed from being a pastime for antiquarians and collectors to a serious attempt to obtain information about past societies." -- Publisher's description.