Archaeology: A Concise Introduction [Paperback]

Alice Beck Kehoe (Author), Thomas C. Pleger (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1577664507 | ISBN-13: 978-1577664505 | Publication Date: January 4, 2007 | Edition: 1st

A refreshing addition to the selection of materials currently available, senior archaeologist Kehoe teams with younger archaeologist Pleger to present a lively, balanced introduction to the discipline, from basic methods and tools of the trade to current issues in archaeology. The authors draw from their own complementary lives and careers to illustrate the reality, scope, and excitement of the discipline. Particularly emphasized is that archaeology is not esoteric but is rich in career opportunities; it is a science that touches all citizens as stewards of the past. High-interest topics such as famous archaeological sites and engaging controversies in archaeology will appeal to curious students. The Kehoe-Pleger module is brief enough to fit into a general introductory anthropology course and solid enough to serve as a backbone text for introductory archaeology courses.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Titles of related interest also from Waveland Press: Fagan, Quest for the Past: Great Discoveries in Archaeology, Second Edition (ISBN 9780881337914); Kamp, Life in the Pueblo: Understanding the Past through Archaeology (ISBN 9780881339642); Kehoe, The Kensington Runestone: Approaching a Research Question Holistically (ISBN 9781577663713); Lamberg-Karlovsky & Sabloff, Ancient Civilizations: The Near East and Mesoamerica, Second Edition (ISBN 9780881338348); Saraydar, Replicating the Past: The Art and Science of the Archaeological Experiment (ISBN 9781577665571); and Struever-Holton, Koster: Americans in Search of Their Prehistoric Past (ISBN 9781577661672).

From the Back Cover

“There are several excellent texts like this one, but the Kehoe-Pleger version stands out because of the clear, well-thought-out composition, the careful choice of examples, and the student-oriented organization. Both authors—experts in their field—know how to talk to undergraduates, not the easiest thing to do.”  — Carol Mason, Lawrence University

“I so like that the book is not tied up with overly detailed discussions of theory or technique. Rather, it tells readers what archaeology is like, from the thrill of discovery to the politics. The personal chapters by Kehoe and Pleger are fascinating.”  — Larry J. Zimmerman, Indiana University–Purdue University, Indianapolis

Product Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: Waveland Press; 1st edition (January 4, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577664507
• ISBN-13: 978-1577664505
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #376,752 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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