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Author : Francis Stuart Chapin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (3 download)
Download or read book An Introduction to the Study of Social Evolution; the Prehistoric Period written by Francis Stuart Chapin and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Brian M. Fagan
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000875296
Total Pages : 562 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (8 download)
Download or read book World Prehistory written by Brian M. Fagan and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-06-30 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an introduction to human prehistory written for complete beginners with a global perspective. It is written in a jargon-free style that covers 6 million years of the remote past from human origins to the first pre-industrial civilizations, balancing theoretical discussion with descriptions and analysis of major sites and cultural developments. World Prehistory provides a unique and balanced narrative of what happened in the prehistoric past and why. The book is well worth acquiring, as it provides essential historical background to a wide variety of subjects, from written history and environmental studies to climate change. Chronological tables, numerous illustrations, guides to further reading, and stand-alone boxes on some archaeological methods, key sites, and some people of the past amplify much of the basic narrative. This global prehistory is aimed at people with no background in archaeology, undergraduates at all levels, and participants in graduate seminars on a wide range of subjects. Numerous people with a general interest in archaeology and multidisciplinary history have acquired and enjoyed this book.
Author : Chris Gosden
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0198803516
Total Pages : 153 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (988 download)
Download or read book Prehistory written by Chris Gosden and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent archaeological discoveries from China and central Asia have changed our understanding of how human civilization developed in the period of some 4 million years before the start of written history. In this new edition of his Very Short Introduction, Chris Gosden explores the current theories on the ebb and flow of human cultural variety.
Author : Brian M. Fagan
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351757644
Total Pages : 1159 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (517 download)
Download or read book People of the Earth written by Brian M. Fagan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 1159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People of the Earth is a narrative account of the prehistory of humankind from our origins over 3 million years ago to the first pre-industrial civilizations, beginning about 5,000 years ago. This is a global prehistory, which covers prehistoric times in every corner of the world, in a jargon-free style for newcomers to archaeology. Many world histories begin with the first civilizations. This book starts at the beginning of human history and summarizes the latest research into such major topics as human origins, the emergence and spread of modern humans, the first farming, and the origins of civilization. People of the Earth is unique in its even balance of the human past, its readily accessible style, and its flowing narrative that carries the reader through the long sweep of our past. The book is highly illustrated, and features boxes and sidebars describing key dating methods and important archaeological sites. This classic world prehistory sets the standard for books on the subject and is the most widely used prehistory textbook in the world. It is aimed at introductory students in archaeology and anthropology taking survey courses on the prehistoric past, as well as more advanced readers. It will also appeal to students of human responses to climatic and environmental change.
Author : Brian M. Fagan
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 100084112X
Total Pages : 960 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (8 download)
Download or read book People of the Earth written by Brian M. Fagan and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-06-21 with total page 960 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People of the Earth is a narrative account of the prehistory of humankind from our origins over 6 million years ago to the first pre-industrial states, beginning about 5,000 years ago. This is a global prehistory, which covers prehistoric times in every corner of the world in a jargon-free style for newcomers to archaeology. Many world histories begin with the first pre-industrial states. This book starts at the beginning of human history and summarizes the latest research into such major topics as human origins, the emergence and spread of modern humans, the first farming, and the origins of civilization. People of the Earth is unique in its even balance of the human past, its readily accessible style, and its flowing narrative that carries the reader through the long sweep of our past. The book is highly illustrated and features boxes and sidebars describing key dating methods and important archaeological sites. This classic world prehistory sets the standard for books on the subject and is the most widely used such textbook in the world. It is aimed at introductory students in archaeology and anthropology taking survey courses on the prehistoric past, as well as more advanced readers. It will also appeal to students of human responses to climatic and environmental change.
Author : IRVING HOUSE
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book INTRODUCTION TO PREHISTORY A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH written by IRVING HOUSE and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : M. C. Burkitt
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107696844
Total Pages : 461 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (76 download)
Download or read book Prehistory written by M. C. Burkitt and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012-01-12 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 1921 book discusses the early civilizations of Europe and North Africa, providing readers with an introduction to prehistoric societies.
Author : Brian M. Fagan
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 9780205178834
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (788 download)
Download or read book Ancient Lives written by Brian M. Fagan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2011-09-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Theory and Methods in Archaeology and Prehistory Written for complete beginners in a narrative style, Ancient Livesis aimed at introductory courses in archaeology and prehistory that cover archaeological methods and theory, as well as world prehistory. The first half of Ancient Livescovers 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
Author : Brian M. Fagan
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317281942
Total Pages : 717 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (172 download)
Download or read book Ancient Lives written by Brian M. Fagan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 717 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on sites of key significance and the world’s first civilizations, Ancient Lives is an accessible and engaging textbook which introduces complete beginners to the fascinating worlds of archaeology and prehistory. Drawing on their impressive combined experience of the field and the classroom, the authors use a jargon-free narrative style to enliven the major developments of more than three million years of human life. First introducing the basic principles, methods and theoretical approaches of archaeology, the book then provides a summary of world prehistory from a global perspective, exploring human origins and the reality of life in the archaic world. Later chapters describe the development of agriculture and animal domestication and the emergence of cities, states, and pre-industrial civilizations in widely separated parts of the world. With this new edition updated to reflect the latest discoveries and research in the discipline, Ancient Lives continues to be a comprehensive and essential introduction to archaeology.
Author : Miles Crawford Burkitt
Publisher : Cambridge : University Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Prehistory written by Miles Crawford Burkitt and published by Cambridge : University Press. This book was released on 1925 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Kenneth L Feder
Publisher : OUP USA
ISBN 13 : 9780195394306
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (943 download)
Download or read book The Past in Perspective written by Kenneth L Feder and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2009-04-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for Introduction to Archaeology and World Prehistory courses, and geared toward students with little-to-no previous coursework in the subject area, The Past in Perspective, Fourth Edition is an engaging, up-to-date, chronological introduction to human prehistory. Written in a conversational, appealing tone, Ken Feder introduces students to "the big picture"-the grand sweep of human evolutionary history, presenting the human past within the context of a series of fundamental themes of cultural evolution. His is a captivatingly written narrative of the trajectories of human development-and the fascinating processes employed to reveal those trajectories.
Author : Andrew Jones
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Prehistoric Europe written by Andrew Jones and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2008-11-10 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title provides an overview of the wide-ranging contemporary debates in the study of European prehistory. It features essays by some of the most dynamic researchers and leading European scholars in the field today.
Author : Deborah Barsky
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1009027042
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (9 download)
Download or read book Human Prehistory written by Deborah Barsky and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2022-08-18 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a concise overview of human prehistory. It shows how an understanding of the distant past offers new perspectives on present-day challenges facing our species - and how we can build a sustainable future for all life on planet Earth. Deborah Barsky tells a fascinating story of the long-term evolution of human culture and provides up-to-date examples from the archaeological record to illustrate the different phases of human history. Barsky also presents a refreshing and original analysis about issues plaguing modern globalized society, such as racism, institutionalized religion, the digital revolution, human migrations, terrorism, and war. Written in an accessible and engaging style, Human Prehistory is aimed at an introductory-level audience. Students will acquire a comprehensive understanding of the interdisciplinary, scientific study of human prehistory, as well as the theoretical interpretations of human evolutionary processes that are used in contemporary archaeological practice. Definitions, tables, and illustrations accompany the text.
Author : Brian M. Fagan
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317346424
Total Pages : 988 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (173 download)
Download or read book In the Beginning written by Brian M. Fagan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-09-16 with total page 988 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demonstrates the importance of archaeology today In the Beginning: An Introduction to Archaeology presents the history and methods of archaeology and explores its significance today. The text introduces archeology's basic principles along with numerous examples from all over the world. Authors Brian Fagan and Nadia Durrani provide a comprehensive summary of the field for people who have little or no experience. Features: Provides A Comprehensive Overview – Readers gain a broad understanding of archaeology, including its interdisciplinary nature, major scientific contributions, international research, and methods and theories. A special chapter covers career opportunities in archaeology. A new organization moves archaeological theory to the beginning, so readers can develop a deeper understanding of this field. Offers an Engaging Introduction – The jargon-free narrative provides an accessible introduction to the study of archaeology. In the Beginning is now four-color for a livelier and enriching experience. Explores Significant Historical Events – Seven photo essays titled People of the Past appear throughout the book, covering such luminaries as pharaoh Ramses II and societies like the Cro-Magnons of late Ice Age Europe. Spectacular findings featured in Discovery boxes reflect new developments in archaeology. Incorporates Fresh Ideas from a New Co-Author – Esteemed colleague, Nadia Durrani, has been brought on board as a co-author. She brings a wealth of field experience in Arabia, Britain, and elsewhere as well as extensive editorial experience as the former Editor of Current World Archaeology, to the team.
Author : Brian M. Fagan
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317279131
Total Pages : 425 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (172 download)
Download or read book Archaeology written by Brian M. Fagan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-05-05 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Archaeology is a jargon-free and accessible introduction to the field which details how archaeologists study the human past in all its fascinating diversity. Now in its twelfth edition, this classic textbook has been updated to reflect the latest research and new findings in the field. Reflecting the global scope of the discipline, the book has a truly international coverage of important discoveries and sites from many corners of the globe. Individual chapters examine archaeology and its history, considering the role of the archaeologist and how they discover, investigate and classify sites and artifacts. This journey through archaeology also includes a discussion of important individuals and groups, and some of the ways in which archaeologists attempt to explain major social and cultural changes in the remote past. Archaeology ends with an outline of the complex world of cultural resource management and gives invaluable advice on how to become an archaeologist. Richly illustrated throughout, this popular and engaging textbook on archaeological methods has introduced generations of students to the captivating world of archaeology.
Author : Clive Gamble
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1139462490
Total Pages : 365 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (394 download)
Download or read book Origins and Revolutions written by Clive Gamble and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2007-03-26 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this study Clive Gamble presents and questions two of the most famous descriptions of change in prehistory. The first is the 'human revolution', when evidence for art, music, religion and language first appears. The second is the economic and social revolution of the Neolithic period. Gamble identifies the historical agendas behind 'origins research' and presents a bold alternative to these established frameworks, relating the study of change to the material basis of human identity. He examines, through artefact proxies, how changing identities can be understood using embodied material metaphors and in two major case-studies charts the prehistory of innovations, asking, did agriculture really change the social world? This is an important and challenging book that will be essential reading for every student and scholar of prehistory.
Author : Renee B. Walker
Publisher : Cognella Academic Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781621319481
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (194 download)
Download or read book Prehistoric World Cultures (First Edition) written by Renee B. Walker and published by Cognella Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-29 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Prehistoric World Cultures" provides a broad overview of world prehistory while highlighting significant events, developments, and cultures through time. Organized chronologically and geographically, it gives students a clear understanding of changes through time from the evolution of our species to the development of complex civilizations. The beginning of the text focuses on how archaeologists study past cultures and what kinds of archaeological methods are used to investigate prehistoric sites. The text then presents information on evolution, the beginnings of agriculture, and early complex civilizations such as Mesopotamia and the city-states of the Nile River Valley. Students will also learn about the early cultures of East Asia, the Chinese Empire, South Asia, and ancient India. New World cultures, such as Native American groups, and the Maya, Aztec and Inca are addressed in the final chapters. Each chapter includes a "Bringing it Together" section that enables students to make important conceptual connections. Key terms and concepts are highlighted at the end of each chapter to improve retention. The text gives students a firm grounding in world history, enabling them to better contextualize current news and events. Streamlined and straightforward, Prehistoric World Cultures can be used in courses on world prehistory, world archaeology, and introduction to archaeology. Renee B. Walker received her Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She is an associate professor of anthropology at the State University of New York, Oneonta and a past recipient of the university s Richard J. Siegfried Junior Faculty Prize, and the Chancellor s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Her research interests include Eastern North American archaeology, Paleo-Indian and Archaic period subsistence patterns, and the archaeology of hunter-gatherers. Dr. Walker s professional writing includes "Foragers of the Terminal Pleistocene in North America," co-edited with Boyce N. Driskell, and "Bones as Tools: Archaeological Studies of Bone Tool Manufacture, Use and Classification," co-edited with Christian Gates-St. Pierre. She also has numerous articles published in archaeology journals and edited book volumes."
