Full Description
Theory and Methods in Archaeology and Prehistory Written for complete beginners in a narrative style, Ancient Lives is aimed at introductory courses in archaeology and prehistory that cover archaeological methods and theory, as well as world prehistory. The first half of Ancient Lives 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. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers should be able to: Understand the basic principles of archaeology Summarize the major developments of human prehistory
Contents
Part I ArchaeologyArchaeology and Prehistory Chapter 2 The Record of the Past Chapter 3 Acquiring the Record Chapter 4 How Did People Live? Part II Ancient Interactions Chapter 5 Individuals and Interactions Chapter 6 Studying the Intangible Chapter 7 Explaining the Past Part III The World of the First Humans Chapter 8 Human Origins Chapter 9 African Exodus Part IV Modern Humans Settle the World Chapter 10 The Great Diaspora Part V The First Farmers and Civilizations Chapter 11 The Earliest Farmers Chapter 12 The First Civilizations Chapter 13 Early Asian Civilizations Part VI Ancient America Chapter 14 Maize, Pueblos, and Mound Builders Chapter 15 Mesoamerican Civilizations Chapter 16 Andean Civilizations Part VII On Being an Archaeologist Chapter 17 So You Want to Become an Archaeologist
