Olmec Archaeology and Early Mesoamerica

Olmec Archaeology and Early Mesoamerica
Author: Christopher Pool
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2007-02-26
Genre: History
ISBN: 0521783127

Olmec Archaeology and Early Mesoamerica offers the most thorough and up-to-date book-length treatment of Olmec society and culture available.

South American Contributions to World Archaeology

South American Contributions to World Archaeology
Author: Mariano Bonomo
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 460
Release: 2021-11-08
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 3030739988

This book focuses on South American archaeology and its contributions to the broader global archaeological discussion in theory, methods and new interpretations of the archaeological record. These include discussions on human peopling and colonization of the continent, domestication of plants and emergence of complex societies. This volume covers a wide variety of sub-disciplines in archaeology, including archaeobotany, zooarchaeology, molecular archaeology, bioarchaeology, geoarchaeology. The chapters span from the pre-Columbian to contemporaneous indigenous societies for all the main geographical and ecological zones of South America. The book discusses how particular cases of South American archaeology have contributed to the understanding of a global and basic issue: human relations with their environments and landscapes during the past. The authors focus on the latest results produced by multidisciplinary studies carried out at archaeological sites in several areas of South America ranging from studies of early hunter-gatherers through the historic period. This work would be of interest to researchers in archaeology and Latin American studies.

The Archaeology of the Caucasus

The Archaeology of the Caucasus
Author: Antonio Sagona
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 563
Release: 2018
Genre: History
ISBN: 1107016592

This conspectus brings together in an accessible and systematic manner a dizzy array of archaeological cultures situated between several worlds.

The Archaeology of the North American Great Plains

The Archaeology of the North American Great Plains
Author: Douglas B. Bamforth
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 459
Release: 2021-09-23
Genre: HISTORY
ISBN: 0521873460

This book uses archaeology to tell 15,000 years of history of the indigenous people of the North American Great Plains.

A Primer on Modern-World Archaeology

A Primer on Modern-World Archaeology
Author: Charles E. Orser Jr
Publisher: Eliot Werner Publications
Total Pages: 183
Release: 2014-12-31
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1733376984

Despite its slow development, historical archaeology has been steadily maturing over the past three decades. Archaeologists today are exploring daily life in the post-1500 world at an increasing pace, investigating sites throughout the world--frequently locales where historical archaeology was never before practiced--using a variety of complex theories and perspectives. Given the explosion of worldwide research, it is now possible to create a new historical archaeology: a modern-world archaeology that explicitly explores modern life in all its variations, extending from local to global scales of analysis. Focused on four overarching elements of the post-Columbian world (colonialism, Eurocentrism, racialization, and capitalism), A Primer on Modern-World Archaeology is designed to introduce this new kind of historical archaeology to undergraduates, graduate students, and everyone interested in the material expressions of how the present world came to be. Major perspectives are presented in accessible language and study questions are provided at the end of each chapter.

Late Prehistoric Florida

Late Prehistoric Florida
Author: Keith Ashley
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Total Pages: 413
Release: 2012-07-15
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0813043581

Prehistoric Florida societies, particularly those of the peninsula, have been largely ignored or given only minor consideration in overviews of the Mississippian southeast (A.D. 1000-1600). This groundbreaking volume lifts the veil of uniformity frequently draped over these regions in the literature, providing the first comprehensive examination of Mississippi-period archaeology in the state. Featuring contributions from some of the most prominent researchers in the field, this collection describes and synthesizes the latest data from excavations throughout Florida. In doing so, it reveals a diverse and vibrant collection of cleared-field maize farmers, part-time gardeners, hunter-gatherers, and coastal and riverine fisher/shellfish collectors who formed a distinctive part of the Mississipian southeast.

World Archaeology at the Pitt Rivers Museum: A Characterization

World Archaeology at the Pitt Rivers Museum: A Characterization
Author: Dan Hicks
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 583
Release: 2013-03-08
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1784910759

World Archaeology at the Pitt Rivers Museum: a characterization introduces the range, history and significance of the archaeological collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford.

Archaeology Matters

Archaeology Matters
Author: Jeremy A Sabloff
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2016-06-16
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1315434032

Archaeology is perceived to study the people of long ago and far away. How could archaeology matter in the modern world? Well-known archaeologist Jeremy Sabloff points to ways in which archaeology might be important to the understanding and amelioration of contemporary problems. Though archaeologists have commonly been associated with efforts to uncover cultural identity, to restore the past of underrepresented peoples, and to preserve historical sites, their knowledge and skills can be used in many other ways. Archaeologists help Peruvian farmers increase crop yields, aid city planners in reducing landfills, and guide local communities in tourism development and water management. This brief volume, aimed at students and other prospective archaeologists, challenges the field to go beyond merely understanding the past and actively engage in making a difference in the today’s world.

Forbidden Archeology

Forbidden Archeology
Author: Michael A. Cremo
Publisher: Bhaktivedanta Book Trust
Total Pages: 968
Release: 1998
Genre: History
ISBN:

Over the centuries, researchers have found bones and artifacts proving that humans like us have existed for millions of years. Mainstream science, however, has supppressed these facts. Prejudices based on current scientific theory act as a knowledge filter, giving us a picture of prehistory that is largely incorrect.