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Explore the enduring appeal and evolving science of archaeology with "Archaeology: A Very Short Introduction." This engaging book, written by Paul Bahn, offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of the field, spanning 2.5 million years of human history across the globe. Discover how archaeology interacts with numerous disciplines, from reconstructing the past using everything from pebble tools to satellite photographs, to understanding how we lived in deserts, jungles, deep caves, and mountain tops. This updated edition brings you up to speed with the latest discoveries and interpretations, including the groundbreaking impact of DNA and stable isotopes in teeth, and the transformative role of technology and science in modern archaeological exploration. Learn about the methods archaeologists use, the shift from traditional practices to science-based approaches, and how genetics is now a vital tool. The book also addresses archaeology's relevance to contemporary debates, such as climate change, rising sea levels, and global warming. Part of Oxford University Press's acclaimed Very Short Introduction series, this paperback is your perfect guide to getting ahead in archaeology quickly. It features a fully updated further reading section and highlights the integration of the internet, GPS, and digital imaging in uncovering our past. Summary: ISBN Archaeology: A Very Short Introduction by Paul Bahn. Features 136 pages of English text. Published by Oxford University Press.
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Explore the enduring appeal and evolving science of archaeology with "Archaeology: A Very Short Introduction." This engaging book, written by Paul Bahn, offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of the field, spanning 2.5 million years of human history across the globe. Discover how archaeology interacts with numerous disciplines, from reconstructing the past using everything from pebble tools to satellite photographs, to understanding how we lived in deserts, jungles, deep caves, and mountain tops. This updated edition brings you up to speed with the latest discoveries and interpretations, including the groundbreaking impact of DNA and stable isotopes in teeth, and the transformative role of technology and science in modern archaeological exploration. Learn about the methods archaeologists use, the shift from traditional practices to science-based approaches, and how genetics is now a vital tool. The book also addresses archaeology's relevance to contemporary debates, such as climate change, rising sea levels, and global warming. Part of Oxford University Press's acclaimed Very Short Introduction series, this paperback is your perfect guide to getting ahead in archaeology quickly. It features a fully updated further reading section and highlights the integration of the internet, GPS, and digital imaging in uncovering our past. Summary: ISBN Archaeology: A Very Short Introduction by Paul Bahn. Features 136 pages of English text. Published by Oxford University Press.
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Explore the enduring appeal and evolving science of archaeology with "Archaeology: A Very Short Introduction." This engaging book, written by Paul Bahn, offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of the field, spanning 2.5 million years of human history across the globe. Discover how archaeology interacts with numerous disciplines, from reconstructing the past using everything from pebble tools to satellite photographs, to understanding how we lived in deserts, jungles, deep caves, and mountain tops. This updated edition brings you up to speed with the latest discoveries and interpretations, including the groundbreaking impact of DNA and stable isotopes in teeth, and the transformative role of technology and science in modern archaeological exploration. Learn about the methods archaeologists use, the shift from traditional practices to science-based approaches, and how genetics is now a vital tool. The book also addresses archaeology's relevance to contemporary debates, such as climate change, rising sea levels, and global warming. Part of Oxford University Press's acclaimed Very Short Introduction series, this paperback is your perfect guide to getting ahead in archaeology quickly. It features a fully updated further reading section and highlights the integration of the internet, GPS, and digital imaging in uncovering our past. Summary: ISBN Archaeology: A Very Short Introduction by Paul Bahn. Features 136 pages of English text. Published by Oxford University Press.
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