Archaeology of the Dreamtime by Josephine Flood

Archaeology of the Dreamtime by Josephine Flood

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Explores how the first inhabitants reached Australia over 50,000 years ago. Using archaelogical evidence and aboriginal oral traditions, the book tells the history of these people. It examines how the Aborigines adapted to and modified their environment, and how their art and culture developed.

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Archaeology of the Dreamtime by Josephine Flood

This text explores how the first inhabitants reached Australia over 50,000 years ago. Using archaelogical evidence and aboriginal oral traditions, the book tells the history of these people. It examines the ways in which the Aborigines adapted to and modified their environment, and how their art and culture developed. This revised edition incorporates information on recent archaelogical discoveries. It features a revision of the chapters on Pleistocene rock art and the extinction of the megafauna.
Josephine Flood is a prominent archaeologist, recipient of the Centenary Medal, and former director of the Aboriginal Heritage Section of the Australian Heritage Commission. She is the author of Archaeology of the Dreamtime and The Riches of Ancient Australia.
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ISBN 13 9780207184482
ISBN 10 0207184488
Title Archaeology of the Dreamtime
Author Josephine Flood
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
Year published 1995-04-27
Number of pages 320
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.