Theory and Methods in Archaeology and Prehistory

Written for complete beginners in a narrative style, Ancient Lives is aimed at introductory courses in archaeology and prehistory that cover archaeological methods and theory, as well as world prehistory.

The first half of Ancient Lives covers the basic principles, methods, and theoretical approaches of archaeology. The second half is devoted to a summary of the major developments of human prehistory: the origins of humankind and the archaic world, the origins and spread of modern humans, the emergence of food production, and the beginnings of civilization.

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Learning Goals

Upon completing this book, readers should be able to:

• Understand the basic principles of archaeology
• Summarize the major developments of human prehistory