The Oxford Companion to Archaeology

by Brian M Fagan (Editor)

The definitive overview of the field of archaeology, this reference features 700 alphabetically arranged articles written by over 300 internationally recognized experts. It offers a goldmine of information on the history of archaeology, on eminent archaeologist, on the methods used at excavations, on human evolution, and on human culture in every corner of the globe. Two eight-page photo inserts. 35 maps. Read More

The definitive overview of the field of archaeology, this reference features 700 alphabetically arranged articles written by over 300 internationally recognized experts. It offers a goldmine of information on the history of archaeology, on eminent archaeologist, on the methods used at excavations, on human evolution, and on human culture in every corner of the globe. Two eight-page photo inserts. 35 maps. Read Less