Regional Variability In The Early Prehistory Of The American Far West
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Prehistory of the Far West
Author | : Luther S. Cressman |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 280 |
Release | : 1977 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : |
From forward: "Luther S. Cressman's Prehistory of the Far West is the first book length synthesis of the prehistory of far-western North America. It is at the same time a scientific reminiscence exemplifying the period of its author's active life in the field when the archaeological approaches and interpretations of today were being shaped. The synthesis incorporates the multi-disciplinary approach in which Professor Cressman was a pioneer and the warm humanistic bent for which he is especially known among his students and colleagues... Professor Cressman was also one of the first archaeologists in the West to reckon with the effects of postglacial enfironmental change on the human occupants of the region."
California Prehistory
Author | : Terry L. Jones |
Publisher | : Rowman Altamira |
Total Pages | : 416 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780759108721 |
Reader of original synthesizing articles for introductory courses on archaeology and native peoples of California.
Contemporary Issues in California Archaeology
Author | : Terry L Jones |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 397 |
Release | : 2016-06-16 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1315431645 |
Recent archaeological research on California includes a greater diversity of models and approaches to the region’s past, as older literature on the subject struggles to stay relevant. This comprehensive volume offers an in-depth look at the most recent theoretical and empirical developments in the field including key controversies relevant to the Golden State: coastal colonization, impacts of comets and drought cycles, systems of power, Polynesian contacts, and the role of indigenous peoples in the research process, among others. With a specific emphasis on those aspects of California’s past that resonate with the state’s modern cultural identity, the editors and contributors—all leading figures in California archaeology—seek a new understanding of the myth and mystique of the Golden State.
From the Pleistocene to the Holocene
Author | : C. Britt Bousman |
Publisher | : Texas A&M University Press |
Total Pages | : 346 |
Release | : 2012-09-25 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1603447601 |
The end of the Pleistocene era brought dramatic environmental changes to small bands of humans living in North America: changes that affected subsistence, mobility, demography, technology, and social relations. The transition they made from Paleoindian (Pleistocene) to Archaic (Early Holocene) societies represents the first major cultural shift that took place solely in the Americas. This event—which manifested in ways and at times much more varied than often supposed—set the stage for the unique developments of behavioral complexity that distinguish later Native American prehistoric societies. Using localized studies and broad regional syntheses, the contributors to this volume demonstrate the diversity of adaptations to the dynamic and changing environmental and cultural landscapes that occurred between the Pleistocene and early portion of the Holocene. The authors' research areas range from Northern Mexico to Alaska and across the continent to the American Northeast, synthesizing the copious available evidence from well-known and recent excavations.With its methodologically and geographically diverse approach, From the Pleistocene to the Holocene: Human Organization and Cultural Transformations in Prehistoric North America provides an overview of the present state of knowledge regarding this crucial transformative period in Native North America. It offers a large-scale synthesis of human adaptation, reflects the range of ideas and concepts in current archaeological theoretical approaches, and acts as a springboard for future explanations and models of prehistoric change.
California’s Ancient Past
Author | : Jeanne E. Arnold |
Publisher | : University Press of Colorado |
Total Pages | : 201 |
Release | : 2010-05-01 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 164642512X |
“California’s Ancient Past is an excellent introduction and overview of the archaeology and ancient peoples of this diverse and dynamic part of North America. Written in a concise and approachable format, the book provides an excellent foundation for students, the general public, and scholars working in other regions around the world. This book will be an important source of information on California’s ancient past for years to come.” —Torben C. Rick, Smithsonian Institution "California's Ancient Past is a well written, highly informative, and thought-provoking book; it will make a significant contribution to California archaeology. It is highly readable—the text and materials covered are suitable for both scholars and interested lay people. The book is well organized...with discussions about the culture history and theoretical perspectives of California archaeology and . . . the latest and most relevant references." —Kent Lightfoot, University of California, Berkeley “With California’s Ancient Past, Arnold and Walsh [offer] a well-written, interesting, and succinct archaeological summary of California from the terminal Pleistocene to historic contact.” —David S. Whitley, Journal of Anthropological Research
Prehistory of North America
Author | : Mark Sutton |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 429 |
Release | : 2015-12-22 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1317345231 |
A Prehistory of North America covers the ever-evolving understanding of the prehistory of North America, from its initial colonization, through the development of complex societies, and up to contact with Europeans. This book is the most up-to-date treatment of the prehistory of North America. In addition, it is organized by culture area in order to serve as a companion volume to “An Introduction to Native North America.” It also includes an extensive bibliography to facilitate research by both students and professionals.
An Approach to the Study of Far Western North American Prehistory: Early Man
Author | : Luther Sheeleigh Cressman |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 11 |
Release | : 1973 |
Genre | : Indians |
ISBN | : |