Principles of Archaeology

by: T. Douglas Price (Author),Kelly Knudson(Author)

Publisher: Thames & Hudson

Edition: Second

Publication Date: 2018/1/26

Language: English

Print Length: 448 pages

ISBN-10: 9780500293362

ISBN-13: 9780500293362

Book Description

An introduction to archaeology that helps students think like archaeologistsMethods can be difficult to teach in the classroom, with many instructors struggling to devise practical ways to help students understand how archaeologists work. Principles of Archaeology makes its mark by helping students lea by doing archaeological projects, by clear chapter-by chapter coverage of each archaeological method, and through videos that explore different aspects of archaeological practice, including scientific concepts and ethical considerations.Now in its second edition, Principles of Archaeology has been thoroughly updated, with particular emphasis on making the student archaeological projects more accessible and the e-media more engaging.  225 illustrations and 156 line drawings

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An introduction to archaeology that helps students think like archaeologistsMethods can be difficult to teach in the classroom, with many instructors struggling to devise practical ways to help students understand how archaeologists work. Principles of Archaeology makes its mark by helping students lea by doing archaeological projects, by clear chapter-by chapter coverage of each archaeological method, and through videos that explore different aspects of archaeological practice, including scientific concepts and ethical considerations.Now in its second edition, Principles of Archaeology has been thoroughly updated, with particular emphasis on making the student archaeological projects more accessible and the e-media more engaging.  225 illustrations and 156 line drawings