Nadia Durrani, Brian Fagan (USA University of California)

Broschiertes Buch

In the Beginning

An Introduction to Archaeology

Beschreibung

In the Beginning describes the basic methods and theoretical approaches of archaeology. This is a book about fundamental principles written in a clear, flowing style, with minimal use of technical jargon, which approaches archaeology from a global perspective.

Autor

Brian M. Fagan is one of the world's leading writers about archaeology and an internationally recognized authority on world prehistory. He studied archaeology and anthropology at Pembroke College, Cambridge University, and then spent seven years in sub-Saharan Africa. Now a distinguished professor emeritus, from 1967 to 2013 he was a professor of anthropology at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Brian has written seven bestselling textbooks and numerous general books on archaeology, ancient climate change, and other topics. Nadia Durrani has contributed to a wide range of archaeological publications and is the former editor of Britain's two bestselling archaeological magazines, Current Archaeology and Current World Archaeology . Over the years, she has authored and edited countless articles and books, including co-authoring a portfolio of books with Brian. Her background is in Arabian archaeology, and following a degree in archaeology and anthropology from Cambridge University, she took a PhD in southwest Arabian archaeology from University College, London. Nadia remains actively involved in Arabian studies and is on the board of the International Association for the Study of Arabia. She is also a founding member of the Great War Archaeology Group and a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• 14 ed
• Seitenzahl: 460
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. April 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 217mm x 279mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 1520g
• ISBN-13: 9781138722934
• ISBN-10: 1138722936
• Artikelnr.: 59424320