Encyclopedia Of Archaeology

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Archaeology written by Deborah M. Pearsall and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 2382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of Archaeology encompasses all aspects of archaeology, including the nature and diversity of archaeology as a scientific discipline, the practice of archaeology, archaeology in the everyday world, and the future of the discipline. Featured in the Encyclopedia of Archaeology are articles by leading authors that summarize archaeological knowledge at the beginning the 21st century, highlighting important sites and issues, and tracing the development of prehistoric cultures around the globe.