An Introduction To Archæology
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
Beneath every field, shoreline, and city street lies the buried record of human civilization — waiting to be uncovered by those who know how to look. An Introduction to Archaeology presents a comprehensive and accessible gateway into the science of recovering the past, guiding readers through the full spectrum of archaeological practice, from initial survey and excavation techniques to the analysis and interpretation of artefacts, structures, and landscapes. Lesley and Roy Adkins write with clarity and authority, making complex methodologies approachable without sacrificing intellectual rigour, and covering a broad chronological and geographical range that illustrates the truly global scope of the discipline. A cornerstone introductory text, this volume details the essential vocabulary, tools, and theoretical frameworks that form the backbone of modern archaeological study, arguing that an understanding of the past is fundamental to our comprehension of the present. The Adkinses draw on their considerable expertise to present a balanced account of both field practice and academic theory, producing a work that is equally suited to the curious beginner and the aspiring professional. Whether one's interest lies in the grand temples of the ancient world or the humble remnants of everyday life, this book leaves the reader with an insatiable appetite to dig deeper.
Author: Lesley And Roy Adkins
Format: Hardback
Genre: Archaeology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
Beneath every field, shoreline, and city street lies the buried record of human civilization — waiting to be uncovered by those who know how to look. An Introduction to Archaeology presents a comprehensive and accessible gateway into the science of recovering the past, guiding readers through the full spectrum of archaeological practice, from initial survey and excavation techniques to the analysis and interpretation of artefacts, structures, and landscapes. Lesley and Roy Adkins write with clarity and authority, making complex methodologies approachable without sacrificing intellectual rigour, and covering a broad chronological and geographical range that illustrates the truly global scope of the discipline. A cornerstone introductory text, this volume details the essential vocabulary, tools, and theoretical frameworks that form the backbone of modern archaeological study, arguing that an understanding of the past is fundamental to our comprehension of the present. The Adkinses draw on their considerable expertise to present a balanced account of both field practice and academic theory, producing a work that is equally suited to the curious beginner and the aspiring professional. Whether one's interest lies in the grand temples of the ancient world or the humble remnants of everyday life, this book leaves the reader with an insatiable appetite to dig deeper.