North American Archaeology
Download or Read eBook North American Archaeology PDF written by Timothy R. Pauketat and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2004-12-27 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Timothy R. Pauketat |
Publisher | : Wiley-Blackwell |
Total Pages | : 416 |
Release | : 2004-12-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 0631231846 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780631231844 |
Rating | : 4/5 (46 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis North American Archaeology by : Timothy R. Pauketat
Book excerpt: This volume offers a rich and informative introduction to North American archaeology for all those interested in the history and culture of North American natives. Organized around central topics and debates within the discipline. Illustrated with case studies based on the lives of real people, to emphasize human agency, cultural practice, the body, issues of inequality, and the politics of archaeological practice. Highlights current understandings of cultural and historical processes in North America and situates these understandings within a global perspective.