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See moreEgyptian Archaeology explores ancient Egypt using a uniquely archaeological approach, drawing on original research to both synthesize and challenge existing scholarship.
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Egyptian Archaeology explores ancient Egypt using a uniquely archaeological approach, drawing on original research to both synthesise and challenge existing scholarship.
Written by leading Egyptologists, the book is based on original research and fieldwork. It illustrates how practical research is a vital component of any theory-based discussion about the ancient world. The book examines the cultural and historical processes of ancient Egypt from a global perspective.
Visually engaging with over 80 illustrations, Egyptian Archaeology offers chapters that explore fundamental issues and themes, focusing on specific periods and key archaeological sites.
Series: Wiley Blackwell Studies in Global Archaeology
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Egyptian Archaeology, edited by Willeke Wendrich, is praised for its ambitious scope and is highly recommended for academic levels and libraries. It is seen as a valuable resource for initiated experts in Egyptology, offering insightful points of departure despite being a challenging read for beginners.
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ISBN: 9781405149884
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 January 2010
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Contributors:
- Edited by Willeke Wendrich
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 173.0mm
Height: 248.0mm
Weight: 562g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Willeke Wendrich is Associate Professor of Egyptian Archaeology at the University of California, Los Angeles. She is the author of a range of books, reports and articles, including: Who is Afraid of Basketry (1992), The World According to Basketry (1999), Berenike Reports (from 1995-2007, co-edited with Steven Sidebotham) and The Archaeology of Mobility (2007, co-editor with Hans Barnard) and editor-in-chief of the online UCLA Encyclopedia of Egyptology (2008).
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