For one semester courses in Introductory Archaeology and Prehistory that combine theory and methods.
Ancient Lives is aimed at general courses in archaeology and prehistory that cover archaeological methods and theory, as well as world prehistory. The first half of the book covers the basic principles, methods, and theoretical approaches of archaeology. The second half is devoted to a summary of the major developments of human prehistory: the origins of humankind and the archaic world, the origins and spread of modern humans, the emergence of food production, and the beginnings of civilization. This is a book for complete beginners, written in a narrative style.
- ISBN10 0132226189
- ISBN13 9780132226189
- Publish Date 7 August 2006 (first published 17 October 2000)
- Publish Status Transferred
- Out of Print 27 May 2007
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Imprint Routledge
- Edition 3rd edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 528
- Language English