Archaeology For Dummies 1st Edition by White (PDF)

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An objective guide to this fascinating science of history and cultureArchaeology continually makes headlines–from recent discoveries like the frozen Copper-Age man in the Italian Alps to the newest dating of the first people in America at over 14,0000 years ago. Archaeology For Dummies offers a fascinating look at this intriguing field, taking readers on-site and revealing little-known details about some of the world’s greatest archaeological discoveries. It explores how archaeology attempts to uncover the lives of our ancestors, examining historical dig sites around the world and explaining theories about ancient human societies. The guide also offers helpful information for readers who want to participate in an excavation themselves, as well as tips for getting the best training and where to look for jobs.

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Editorial Reviews: From the Inside Flap Learn to:Appreciate history’s greatest archaeological discoveriesExcavate a site, analyze findings, and draw conclusionsUnderstand theories about the lives of early civilizationsPursue a career in archaeologyYour hands-on guide to this fascinating science of history and cultureAre you amazed by archaeology? This friendly guide introduces you to this intriguing field and the people who reconstruct our past, clearing up common misconceptions and explaining how we learn about ancient human societies. You’ll see how to conduct archaeological fieldwork and unearth little-known details about some of the world’s biggest discoveries! Understand what archaeology is and isn’t — discover its history, its different forms, and the reasoning behind its methodLearn how archaeologists think and work — see how they use science to reconstruct the past and why they argue over significant findsGo on-site — know what to pack for a field expedition, where to dig, how to survey and excavate, and ways to handle ethical issues involved in archaeological investigationYour real work begins — process, study, and analyze materials in order to tell the story of past human behaviorExpand your modern world view — examine the major archaeological finds to understand what they tell us about today’s societyGet involved — join societies, volunteer on digs, and study to become a professional archaeologistOpen the book and find:Survey and excavation techniques described in detailPost-fieldwork procedures, from cleaning and dating to storing artifactsThe different theoretical approaches of modern archaeologyThe story of human milestones, from the first people through modern timesInstructive case studies of actual digsHow to interpret and display the past from different viewpointsThe latest sensational finds and controversies From the Back Cover Learn to:Appreciate history’s greatest archaeological discoveriesExcavate a site, analyze findings, and draw conclusionsUnderstand theories about the lives of early civilizationsPursue a career in archaeologyYour hands-on guide to this fascinating science of history and cultureAre you amazed by archaeology? This friendly guide introduces you to this intriguing field and the people who reconstruct our past, clearing up common misconceptions and explaining how we learn about ancient human societies. You’ll see how to conduct archaeological fieldwork and unearth little-known details about some of the world’s biggest discoveries! Understand what archaeology is and isn’t — discover its history, its different forms, and the reasoning behind its methodLearn how archaeologists think and work — see how they use science to reconstruct the past and why they argue over significant findsGo on-site — know what to pack for a field expedition, where to dig, how to survey and excavate, and ways to handle ethical issues involved in archaeological investigationYour real work begins — process, study, and analyze materials in order to tell the story of past human behaviorExpand your modern world view — examine the major archaeological finds to understand what they tell us about today’s societyGet involved — join societies, volunteer on digs, and study to become a professional archaeologistOpen the book and find:Survey and excavation techniques described in detailPost-fieldwork procedures, from cleaning and dating to storing artifactsThe different theoretical approaches of modern archaeologyThe story of human milestones, from the first people through modern timesInstructive case studies of actual digsHow to interpret and display the past from different viewpointsThe latest sensational finds and controversies About the Author Nancy Marie White is a registered professional archaeologist and Professor of Anthropology at the University of South Florida, Tampa. Her research includes prehistoric and historic archaeological sites of all time periods in the eastern United States, as well as theoretical issues and public archaeology. Read more

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐I got this book hoping for an overview of Archaeology and got exactly what I was hoping for. I am still ready it, but I find it easy to read and understand while still covering a wide range of content related to the subject. You won’t qualify for a PhD after reading this book, but you should have a good understanding of Archaeology.

⭐When I first saw there was an Archaeology for Dummies book, I let out a groan. While fanciful depictions of Egyptians, Aztecs, or Indiana Jones generate a large amount of public interest in the subject, those depictions can be a tad out of line with the experience of today’s archaeologist. I must say I was pleasantly surprised by this book! White spends a great deal of time chronicling the realities of discipline, giving good insight into the who, what, where, when, why, and how archaeology is done. Quite honestly, I wish this book had been around when I was an undergraduate anthropology major! I’d highly recommend its use as some sort of supplemental text in an intro-level archaeology or anthropology class. Older children and adults with a strong curiosity about archaeology would also benefit from a reading of this book.

⭐This series is great; I bought this to review as a possible text book for an introductory archaeology text – something that is a bit more cost effective for a student budget. Unfortunately, due to the general lack of photographs and cursory discussion of some subjects (which could certainly be covered in lecture), I will probably stick to my standard text book by Renfrew and Bahn. However, for the interested lay person or as a supplementary text to a prehistory course (where the focus isn’t general archaeological techniques), this book has a lot to offer.

⭐This is not an easy read and it gets very technical very quickly. If you want a review of archaeology, this isn’t it.

⭐Excellent primer for someone who needs a crash course in the fundamentals of Archaeology.

⭐If your interested in Archaeology and haven’t taken any formal classes this is the book for you. I’ve been getting several archaeology magazines for years and this has really helped me understand so much more. Well worth the money.

⭐Very informational

⭐As an Archaeology student, I’m finding this book very helpful and easy to understand. I would recommend this for anyone who wants to either get their feet wet about archaeology or isjust curious about the subject.

⭐Nancy Marie White is an American Archaeolgical Professor, her book has been clearly written (with an appropriate level of humour) at exactly the right level for someone who is an enthusiastic amateur and who wants to (say) get involved in a local archaeological society. The principles are clearly explained and it would be very hard to finish reading this book without having gained a considerable amount of insight into the field. I am very happy to have purchased this book, it is a very useful companion to the excellent Mick Aston’s: Mick’s Archaeology

⭐A very comprehensive book which covered all aspects of archaeology. I did not like the title though.

⭐Interesting informative read in an understandable digestible writing style.

⭐Perfect

⭐A brilliant book which I will read with great interest and is well written with some fascinating facts and very good tips on archaeology. A book that I will refer to constantly.

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