Archaeology : why it matters /
"Ann Stahl argues that archaeology is unique in its focus on the everyday lives of all peoples in all places and times. From ancient temples to humble homes, archaeologists piece together worlds that would otherwise be lost: knowledge that shows us how routine actions have shaped societies, how...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge, UK ; Hoboken, NJ :
Polity,
2023.
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| Series: | Why it matters (Polity Press)
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| Summary: | "Ann Stahl argues that archaeology is unique in its focus on the everyday lives of all peoples in all places and times. From ancient temples to humble homes, archaeologists piece together worlds that would otherwise be lost: knowledge that shows us how routine actions have shaped societies, how and why societies have changed in light of environment, politics, and culture - and perhaps what the future holds for societies too" -- Page 4 of cover. |
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| Physical Description: | viii, 156 pages : illustrations, map ; 19 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 135-145) |
| ISBN: | 9781509549863 1509549862 9781509549870 1509549870 |