ANT200 Introduction to the Practice of Archaeology (Fall 2023)

Gives an overview of physical and chemical dating methods used in archaeology.

Definitions of archaeological methand and theory.

Archaeology is a historical social science concerned with study of past societies and cultures through material traces, called the archaeological record.

Indigenous archaeology refers to the work of descendent communities related to their own heritage.

A two-volume set available both online and in print.

A comprehensive overview of the study of Archaeology.

Survey of the field of historical archaeology with a focus on post-1400 period.

The Oxford Handbook of Archaeology brings together 35 authors - all specialists in their own fields - to explain what archaeology is really about. Provides an essential starting point for those who want to pursue particular topics in more depth.

This volume explores 15,000 years of indigenous human history on the North American continent, drawing on the latest archaeological theories, time-honored methodologies, and rich datasets. From the Arctic south to the Mexican border and east to the Atlantic Ocean, all of the major cultural developments are covered in 53 chapters, with certain periods, places, and historical problems receiving special focus by the volume's authors.

For more than a century, the study of hunting and gathering societies has been central to the development of both archaeology and anthropology as academic disciplines, and has also generated widespread public interest and debate. The Oxford Handbook of the Archaeology and Anthropology ofHunter-Gatherers provides a comprehensive review of hunter-gatherer studies to date, including critical engagements with older debates, new theoretical perspectives, and renewed obligations for greater engagement between researchers and indigenous communities.