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Out of the Past David L. Webster

Out of the Past By David L. Webster

Out of the Past by David L. Webster

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Presents a scientific approach to studying how and why cultures change, examining what archaeologists find, and also how they gather data and test their hypotheses.

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Out of the Past: An Introduction to Archaeology by David L. Webster

"Out of the Past" presents a scientific approach to studying how and why cultures change, examining not only what archaeologists find, but also how they gather data and test their hypotheses.

Table of Contents

Part I. What is Archaeology?1. Introduction to Anthropology and Archaeology 2. In Search of Ourselves: The Development of Anthropology and ArchaeologyPart II. Doing Archaeology3. Learning about the Past: The Case of the Maya Copan 4. Archaeological Methods 5. Conceptual Framework 6. Human Habitats Part III. Reconstructing the Past7. Family and Household, Community and Society 8. Artisans and Traders 9. Signs and Symbols 10. Power, Prestige, and Wealth 11. Realms 12. The Spirit World: Religion and Ideology Part IV. The Archaeology of Ancient Civilizations13. The Rise of Civilization in the Old World14. The Rise of Civilization in the New WorldPart V. Explaining the Past15. The Fall of Civilizations: Another Lesson from Copan 16. Explanation and ArchaeologyAppendix: Critical Thinking Skills Glossary Bibliography Acknowledgments Index

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CIN155934153XA
9781559341530
155934153X
Out of the Past: An Introduction to Archaeology by David L. Webster
David L. Webster
Used - Well Read
Paperback
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
1993-01-01
656
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