| African Archaeology: A Critical Introduction Contributor(s): Stahl, Ann B. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1405101555 ISBN-13: 9781405101554 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $166.27 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2004 Annotation: "African Archaeology: A Critical Introduction" fills a crucial gap by providing a multi-authored introduction to the archaeology of Africa that challenges misconceptions and claims about Africa's past, and teaches students how to evaluate these claims. Ann Stahl's thoughtful introduction explores the contexts that have shaped archaeological knowledge of Africa's past and asks readers to consider for whom Africa's past matters and why. African Archaeology comprises unique contributions by prominent archaeologists with regional and topical expertise. They explore the preoccupations and assumptions that have framed research, assess the quality and reliability of evidence, and chart emerging research directions and questions that can help build on the strengths of earlier work, while finally setting aside long-held misperceptions. "African Archaeology" is a landmark volume and an indispensable tool for students, instructors, and researchers. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Archaeology |
| Dewey: 960.107 |
| LCCN: 2004003052 |
| Series: Wiley Blackwell Studies in Global Archaeology |
| Physical Information: 1.25" H x 6.98" W x 9.88" (2.22 lbs) 508 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A landmark introduction to the archaeology of Africa that challenges misconceptions & claims about Africa's past and teaches students how to evaluate these claims.
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