PDF-(READ)-Archaeology: Down to Earth, 3rd edition

This new brief edition pairs two of archaeologys most recognized names David Hurst Thomas of the American Museum of Natural History and Robert L Kelly of the University of Wyomingto bring a passionate downtoearth introduction to archaeological method and theory to the classroom Designed both for students who intend on pursuing a career in archaeology as well as those who do not the authors give students a more immediate concrete impression of what the practice of archaeology is all about They include wellchosen examples that show how archaeologists have worked through actual problems in the field and in the lab After using this text students will be better able to ask questions solve problems and discern truth from fiction Students will not only learn about the nature of archaeological data and how archaeologists do such things as archaeological survey and excavation they will also develop their sense of scientific logic and gain a better understanding of what career opportunities are available for archaeologists This edition is enhanced with new pedagogical features many more photos and a completely new design to help students prioritize and learn the material presented A rich array of supplemental resources includes a new companion website as well as the option to use a new CDROM DOING FIELDWORK ARCHAEOLOGICAL DEMONSTRATIONS also developed by the authors. heritage education program for anyone interested in . learning or teaching about our nation’s rich cultural . legacy and protecting it for future generations. to learn from and enjoy.. 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The former Egyptian Minister for Antiquities and Director of Excavations at Giza, Saqqara, This new brief edition pairs two of archaeology\'s most recognized names -- David Hurst Thomas of the American Museum of Natural History and Robert L. Kelly of the University of Wyoming. Their well-chosen examples show how archaeologists have worked through actual problems in the field and in the lab. After using this book, readers will be better able to ask questions, solve problems, and discern truth from fiction. They will learn about the nature of archaeological data and how archaeologists do such things as archaeological survey and excavation. They also will develop their sense of scientific logic and gain a better understanding of career opportunities available to archaeologists. This edition\'s enhanced full-color design improves the visual presentation and enables users to more clearly see the key points of an image. A rich array of supplemental resources includes a new companion website, as well as the option to use the Doing Fieldwork: Archaeological Demonstrations CD-ROM, Version 2.0, also developed by the authors. Now in its third edition, Introducing Archaeology continues to be a thoughtful and engaging textbook for introductory-level students. Covering traditional fixtures of archaeology, such as methods and prehistory, the new edition opens up the greater conversation of feminist archaeology and the current state of archaeology, discussing issues of sexual harassment and abuse, inclusion, and the lack of diverse voices in the field.The third edition highlights recent archaeological developments and the social and political contexts of archaeology, including the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL), Camp Delta (Guantanamo Bay), and Indigenous residential schools. The authors also manage to integrate some playful topics, such as the archaeology of children\'s graffiti and the domestication of dogs, while delving further into contemporary issues like climate change. The ultimate goal is to encourage students to examine the world that surrounds them with new eyes using archaeological methodologies.The third edition incorporates more color images than in previous editions and is accompanied by an updated instructor\'s manual, test bank, and PowerPoint slides. With contributions from 70 experienced practitioners from around the world, this second edition of the authoritative Handbook of Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology provides a solid foundation in both the practical and ethical components of forensic work. The book weaves together the discipline’s historical development current field methods for analyzing crime, natural disasters, and human atrocities an array of laboratory techniques key case studies involving legal, professional, and ethical issues and ideas about the future of forensic work--all from a global perspective. This fully revised second edition-provides an updated perspective of the disciplines of forensic archaeology and anthropology-expands the geographic representation of the first edition by including chapters from practitioners in South Africa and Colombia-adds exciting new chapters on the International Commission on Missing Persons and on forensic work being done to identify victims of the Battle of Fromelles during World War I. Human bones form the most direct link to understanding how poeple lived in the past, who they were and where they came from. This volume containing nineteen papers are an attempt to explore the cultural aspects of burial with the anthropology of the deceased.