Archaeology: New titles

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Alcock: Classical Archaeology. Paperback

Classical Archaeology. Paperback Edited by Susan Alcock and Robin Osborne 416 pages, 88 illustrations. 2007. This book engagingly introduces students of archaeology, ancient history and classics to current themes in the archaeology of the Greek and Roman world. weer in voorraad 9780631234197 0631234195

Krohne: General Ecology. Paperback

General Ecology. Paperback by David T. Krohne xvi, 512 pages. 2000. Nu ruime voorraad, 10/10, maar uitgever kon nog steeds niet alle bestelde exemplaren leveren weer in voorraad (10/10) 9780534375287

Lowe, Walker: Reconstructing Quaternary Environments. Paperback

Reconstructing Quaternary Environments. Paperback by J. J. Lowe and M. J. C. Walker 472 pages, line illustrations, photographs. 2nd edition. 1997 9780582101661 0582101662

Anthony: The Horse, the Wheel, and Language: How Bronze-Age Riders from the Eurasian Steppes Shaped the Modern World. Cloth

Horse, the Wheel, and Language: How Bronze-Age Riders from the Eurasian Steppes Shaped the Modern World. Cloth David W. Anthony 566 pages. 3 halftones, 86 line illustrations, 16 tables, 25 maps. 2007. The Horse, the Wheel, and Language solves a puzzle that has vexed scholars for two centuries, the source of the Indo-European languages and English, and recovers a magnificent and influential civilization from the past... 9780691058870 Click here for more product information

Balme, Paterson: Archaeology in Practice. A Student Guide to Archaeological Analyses. Paperback

Archaeology in Practice. A Student Guide to Archaeological Analyses. Paperback Edited by Jane Balme and Alistair Paterson 464 pages, 149 illustrations. 2005 9780631235743

Blake: The Archaeology of Mediterranean Prehistory. Paperback

Archaeology of Mediterranean Prehistory. Paperback Edited by Emma Blake and A. Bernard Knapp 352 pages, 17 illustrations. 2004 This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the archaeology of Mediterranean prehistory and an essential reference to the most recent research and fieldwork. 9780631232681

Brothwell, Pollard: Handbook of Archaeological Sciences. Paperback

Handbook of Archaeological Sciences. Paperback edited by D. R. Brothwell and A. M. Pollard 782 pages. 2005. The book is organised under eight broad headings: dating, quaternary palaeoenvironments, human palaeobiology, developments in biomolecular archaeology, resource exploitation, archaeological prospection, conservation science in the archaeological context and statistical and computer applications. 9780470014769

Cambridge Companion to Historical Archaeology. Paperback

Cambridge Companion to Historical Archaeology. Paperback Edited by Dan Hicks. Mary C. Beaudry 420 pages. 10 line diagrams 21 half-tones. 2006 The Cambridge Companion to Historical Archaeology provides an overview of the international field of historical archaeology (c. AD 1500 to the present) through seventeen specially-commissioned essays from leading researchers in the field..... 9780521619622 Click here for more product information

Esmonde-Cleary: Rome in the Pyrenees. Lugdunum and the Convenae from the first century B.C. to the seventh century A.D.. Hardback

Rome in the Pyrenees. Lugdunum and the Convenae from the first century B.C. to the seventh century A.D.. Hardback By Simon Esmonde-Cleary 184 pages. Publication Date 2007 Rome in the Pyrenees is a unique treatment in English of the archaeological and historical evidence for an important Roman town in Gaul, Lugdunum in the French Pyrenees, and for its surrounding people the Convenae. 9780415426862-60 Click here for more product information

Fairclough: The Heritage Reader. Paperback

Heritage Reader. Paperback Editors: Graham Fairclough, Rodney Harrison, John Schofield, Jnr., John H. Jameson 600 pages. 2007. This major new resource is a much-needed support to the few textbooks in the field and offers an excellent introduction and overview to the established principles and new thinking in cultural heritage management. 9780415372862

Henderson: The Atlantic Iron Age. Settlement and Identity in the First Millennium BC. Hardback

Atlantic Iron Age. Settlement and Identity in the First Millennium BC. Hardback By Jon Henderson 384 pages. 2007. It may be surprising to learn that this book is the first ever survey of the Atlantic Iron Age: this tradition is cited in archaeology frequently enough to seem firmly established, yet has never been clearly defined. This book provides an important exploration of the archaeology of western areas of Britain, Ireland, France and Spain to consider how far Atlantic Iron Age communities were in contact with each other 9780415436427-60

Horden, Purcell: The Corrupting Sea. A Study of Mediterranean History. Paperback

Corrupting Sea. A Study of Mediterranean History. Paperback By Peregrine Horden and Nicholas Purcell 776 pages. 2000. "The Corrupting Sea is a book that all classicists should read." Classical Review 9780631218906 2644

Hurcombe: Archaeological Artefacts as Material Culture. Paperback

Archaeological Artefacts as Material Culture. Paperback By Linda Hurcombe 368 pages. 2007 This book is an introduction to the study of artefacts, setting them in a social context rather than using a purely scientific approach. ..... 9780415320924-22 Click here for more product information

Irby: Writing a Successful Thesis or Dissertation : Tips and Strategies for Students in the Social and Behavioral Sciences. Paperback

Writing a Successful Thesis or Dissertation: Tips and Strategies for Students in the Social and Behavioral Sciences. Paperback Beverly J. Irby 352 pages. 2008. Written for both faculty and students, this user-friendly book provides a comprehensive 'how-to' compendium for completing a master's thesis or doctoral dissertation. The authors discuss sources and criteria for selecting a suitable topic and cover: - Both quantitative and qualitative research methods -Using technology effectively -An overview and tips on the oral defense and presentation -Tips on adapting the thesis or dissertation for publication -Suggestions for publishing the research 97814129422563141

Kipfer: Dictionary of Artifacts. Hardback

Dictionary of Artifacts. Hardback By Barbara Ann Kipfer 360 pages, 121 illustrations. 2007 "Dictionary of Artifacts is a surprisingly useful idea and an indispensable guide for students" Larry J. Zimmerman, Indiana University 9781405118873-75

Liu: The Chinese Neolithic. Trajectories to Early States. Paperback

Chinese Neolithic. Trajectories to Early States. Paperback Li Liu 73 line diagrams 9 half-tones 6 tables 38 maps 40 plans. 2007 This book studies the formation of complex societies in prehistoric China during the Neolithic and early state periods, c. 7000–1500 BC. Archaeological materials are interpreted through anthropological perspectives, using systematic analytic methods in settlement and burial patterns. 97805210106413055

McGuire: Archaeology as Political Action. Paperback

Archaeology as Political Action. Paperback by Randall H. McGuire xv, 294 pages. 2008 9780520254916, 0520254910

Meskell, Preucel: Companion to Social Archaeology. Paperback

Companion to Social Archaeology. Paperback edited by Lynn Meskell and Robert Preucel 448 pages. 2006 Explores the encounter of social theory and archaeology. This volume comprises 17 original essays grouped into four sections - Knowledges, Identities, Places, and Politics. It traces the origins of social theory within archaeology, and discusses different conceptions of social archaeology. 1405156783

Nur, Burgess: Apocalypse: Earthquakes, Archaeology, and the Wrath of God. Cloth

Apocalypse: Earthquakes, Archaeology, and the Wrath of God. Cloth Amos Nur. With Dawn Burgess 324 pages. 98 halftones. 2008. What if Troy was not destroyed in the epic battle immortalized by Homer? What if many legendary cities of the ancient world did not meet their ends through war and conquest as archaeologists and historians believe, but in fact were laid waste by a force of nature so catastrophic that religions and legends describe it as the wrath of god? Apocalypse brings the latest scientific evidence to bear on biblical accounts, mythology, and the archaeological record to explore how ancient and modern earthquakes have shaped history and, for some civilizations, seemingly heralded the end of the world 9780691016023 1627

Palmer, Pettitt, Tyldesley: Unearthing the Past: The Great Discoveries of Archaeology from Around The World. Douglas Palmer, Paul Pettitt, Joyce Tyldesley. Hardcover

Unearthing the Past: The Great Discoveries of Archaeology from Around The World. Hardcover by Douglas Palmer, Paul Pettitt, Joyce Tyldesley 176 pages. 2005 9781840009897

Pearson: The Archaeology of Death and Burial. New edition. Paperback

Archaeology of Death and Burial. New edition. Paperback by Mike Parker Pearson 256 pages, 90 illustrations. 2001. The archaeology of death is a central aspect of our attempts to understand vanished societies. Through funeral remains we learn of the attitudes of prehistoric peoples to death and the afterlife, and also of their social organization. 9781585440993

Preucel: Archaeological Semiotics. Hardback

Archaeological Semiotics. Hardback by Robert Preucel (University of Pennsylvania, USA) 352 pages, with 45 illustrations. 2006 This book explores the multiple ways in which archaeologists give meaning to the past, highlighting debates over the ontological and epistemological status of the discipline and evaluating current responses to these issues. 9781557866578-5590

Silverman: Andean Archaeology. Paperback

Andean Archaeology. Paperback. Edited by Helaine Silverman 360 pages, 20 illustrations. 2004 This book provides an introduction to one of the most fascinating and well-known centers of ancient civilization. 978063123401225

Stark: Archaeology of Asia. Paperback

Archaeology of Asia. Paperback by Miriam T. Stark xvi, 364 pages. 2006. 2e, 2008 9781405102131

Swain: An Introduction to Museum Archaeology. Paperback

Introduction to Museum Archaeology. Paperback by Hedley Swain xxiii, 368 pages. 2007 It provides a comprehensive survey and synthesis of all aspects of current museum practice in relation to the discipline of archaeology. Drawing heavily on examples it deconstructs the different challenges posed by trying to tell archaeological stories in museum buildings, and on related sites. 9780521677967-1729

Wagner: Neolithikum und frühe Bronzezeit in Nordchina, vor 8000 bis 3500 Jahren. Die nordöstliche Tiefebene (Südteil) gebunden

Neolithikum und frühe Bronzezeit in Nordchina, vor 8000 bis 3500 Jahren. Die nordöstliche Tiefebene (Südteil). Gebunden Mayke Wagner 2006. xviii, 374 Seiten mit 285 Abbildungen und 8 Tabellen; 21,5x30cm Archäologie in Eurasien Band 21. Herausgegeben Deutsches Archäologisches Institut; Eurasien-Abteilung 9783805336680

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