an introduction to archaeology Webster, David L. 1943- creator Evans, Susan Toby 1945- Sanders, William T. text bibliography cau Mountain View, Calif Mayfield Pub. Co. c1993 1993 monographic eng

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xxii, 626 + various pagings : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 25 cm. Contents: What is archaeology?: Introduction to anthropology and archaeology -- In Search of ourselves: The Development of anthropology and archaeology -- Doing archaeology: Learning about the past: The Case of the Maya Copan -- Archaeological methods -- Conceptual framework -- Human Habitats -- Reconstructing the past: Family and household, community and society -- Artisans and traders -- Signs and symbols -- Power, prestige and wealth -- Realms: Approaches to reconstructing political structure -- The spirit world: Religion and ideology -- The Archaeology of ancient civilizations: The Rise of civilization in the old world -- The Rise of civilization in the new world -- Explaining the past: The fall of civilizations: Another lessons from copan -- Explanation and archaeology -- Appendix: Critical thinking skills. David L. Webster, Susan Toby Evans, William T. Sanders. "From the Annenberg/CPB Collection"--Cover. Includes bibliographical references and index. Archaeology CC165.W42 930.1 155934153X 92015099 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/mh024/92015099.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/mh023/92015099.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/mh024/92015099.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/mh023/92015099.html DLC 920401 20210414113846.0 2031303