Archaeology For Dummies

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By Nancy Marie White

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Archaeology For Dummies by Nancy Marie White demystifies the field of archaeology, guiding readers through its history, techniques, and significance in understanding human civilisation. The book covers essential concepts, from excavation to interpretation, and explores how archaeologists piece together stories from the past. It's an engaging introduction for anyone curious about how we uncover and learn from historical artefacts and sites.
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about exploring ancient civilisations, uncovering human history, and understanding archaeological methods in a straightforward, approachable manner. It offers insightful glimpses into the techniques used by archaeologists and the amazing discoveries they've unearthed, making it a fascinating read for history enthusiasts and amateur archaeologists alike.

Archaeology stories are often in the news- from recent discoveries like the burial sites of St Paul and King Herod, to the 2 million year old human footprint in Egypt. It's up to archaeologists to find the pieces of the puzzle and fit them together into a picture of the past.

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An objective guide to this fascinating science of history and culture

Archaeology continually makes headlines — from recent discoveries like the frozen Copper-Age man in the Italian Alps to the newest dating of the first people in America at over 14,000 years ago. Archaeology For Dummies offers a fascinating look at this intriguing field, taking readers on-site and revealing little-known details about some of the world's greatest archaeological discoveries.

It explores how archaeology attempts to uncover the lives of our ancestors, examining historical dig sites around the world and explaining theories about ancient human societies. The guide also offers helpful information for readers who want to participate in an excavation themselves, as well as tips for getting the best training and where to look for jobs.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470337325

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 September 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 183.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 590g

Pages: 392

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About the Author

Nancy Marie White is a registered professional archaeologist and Professor of Anthropology at the University of South Florida, Tampa. Her research includes prehistoric and historic archaeological sites of all time periods in the eastern United States, as well as theoretical issues and public archaeology.