Ancient Lives An Introduction to Archaeology and Prehistory

<p>Theory and Methods in Archaeology and Prehistory<br>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.<br> <br>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.<br> <br> Learning Goals<br>Upon completing this book, readers should be able to:<br>Understand the basic principles of archaeology<br>Summarize the major developments of human prehistory</p>