Ancient Lives: An Introduction to Archaeology and Prehistory

Ancient Lives is an accessible and engaging textbook that introduces beginners to the fascinating worlds of archaeology and prehistory. It covers key sites and civilizations, providing a jargon-free narrative style and an up-to-date account of human evolution and the origins of modern humans.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 572 pages
Publication date: 10 November 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Ancient Lives is an accessible and engaging textbook that introduces complete beginners to the fascinating worlds of archaeology and prehistory. Drawing on their impressive combined experience in the field and the classroom, the authors use a jargon-free narrative style to enliven the major developments of more than 3 million years of human culture. The book begins by introducing the basic principles, methods, and theoretical approaches of archaeology, providing a comprehensive summary of world prehistory from a global perspective. This latest edition offers an up-to-date account of human evolution and the origins of modern humans, exploring the reality of life in the prehistoric world. Later chapters describe the development of agriculture and animal domestication, as well as the emergence of cities, states, and preindustrial civilizations in widely separated parts of the world.

Thanks to revolutionary developments in LIDAR (light detection and ranging) technology and other remote-sensing devices, our knowledge of these civilizations is changing rapidly. In this new edition, updated to reflect the latest discoveries and research in the discipline, Ancient Lives remains a comprehensive and essential introduction to archaeology. It will be ideal for students looking for an accessible guide to the subject.

Weight: 1354g
Dimension: 176 x 252 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367537340
Edition number: 7 New edition