Wiley-VCH - Archaeology

The Mediterranean Context of Early Greek History

Demand, Nancy H. — 3 Jan 2012 08:17:39 +0100

Noted historian Nancy H. Demand joins the growing group of scholars who have abandoned traditional isolationist models of the development of the Greek polis and cast their gaze seaward, to the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean. The Mediterranean Context of Early Greek History reveals the role that the complex interaction of Mediterranean cultures and maritime connections had in shaping urbanization, including the ancient Greek city-states. With scholarly precision, The Mediterranean Context of Early Greek History offers fascinating insights into the wider context of the Greek city-state in the ancient world. [376 Pages, Hardcover]

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The Aztecs

Smith, Michael E. — 29 Dec 2011 08:17:57 +0100

This book is a vivid and comprehensive account of the Aztecs, the best-known people of pre-Columbian America. It describes the conquest of their empire by the Spanish, and the fate of their descendants to the present day in Central Mexico, making use of the results of the latest excavations, historical documentation, and the author's first-hand knowledge. This second edition updates the original text with new descriptions of major archaeological sites such as Malinalco and Tlatelolco. Dozens of photographs and illustrations have been added for this edition, making this the most informative and up-to-date treatment of Aztec civilization. [416 Pages, Softcover]

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The Nature of Heritage

Meskell, Lynn — 17 Oct 2011 08:17:48 +0200

This text is a groundbreaking work by archaeologist Lynn Meskell that examines the conflicts inherent in natural vs. cultural heritage. The author brings archaeological and ethnographic evidence to bear on a holistic understanding of one nation's self-identification by developing its protected areas and cultural heritage sites. The case study of Kruger National Park vividly demonstrates this process through both cultural and natural resource development. Meskell argues that cultural heritage has emerged as secondary to the conservation of nature, but that the idea of heritage as therapy provides a valuable ongoing strategy for socioeconomic empowerment and development. [272 Pages, Hardcover]

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The Nature of Heritage

Meskell, Lynn — 17 Oct 2011 08:17:47 +0200

Archeological Papers of the American Anthropological Association, Volume 20, Residential Burial

Adams, Ron L. / King, Stacie M. — 18 Jul 2011 08:20:41 +0200

This volume represents a comprehensive archaeological discussion of residential burials in a variety of geographic, temporal, and social contexts. The volume chapters explore the many social meanings associated with the practice of burying the dead in residential contexts, touching on a variety of themes related to social memory, social reproduction, landscapes, identity, and power. Emphasis throughout these essays is on the important connections that people have with their deceased forbears and how these connections can be identified archaeologically. The Archaeological Papers of the American Anthropological Association (AP3A) is published on behalf of the Archaeological Division of the American Anthropological Association. AP3A publishes original monograph-length manuscripts on a wide range of subjects generally considered to fall within the purview of anthropological archaeology. There are no geographical, temporal, or topical restrictions. Organizers of AAA symposia are particularly encouraged to submit manuscripts, but submissions need not be restricted to these or other collected works. [146 Pages, Softcover]

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A Companion to Cultural Resource Management

King, Thomas F. (ed.) — 19 Apr 2011 08:19:25 +0200

A Companion to Cultural Resource Management is an essential guide to those wishing to gain a deeper understanding of CRM and heritage management. Expert contributors share their knowledge and illustrate CRM's practice and scope, as well as the core issues and realities in preserving cultural heritages worldwide. This work offers a broad view of cultural resource management that includes archaeological sites, cultural landscapes, historic structures, shipwrecks, scientific and technological sites and objects, as well as intangible resources such as language, religion, and cultural values. [595 Pages, Hardcover]

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Greek Archaeology

Mee, Christopher — 28 Mar 2011 08:17:35 +0200

Sifting through the remains of the ancient landscapes of Greece has revealed --and continues to uncover--a wealth of archaeological treasures. Chrisopher Mee's Greek Archaeology: A Thematic Approach presents an extensive, up-to-date examination of the material culture of the Greek world from its Neolithic roots in 7000 BC to the close of the Hellenistic period in 146 BC. Themes covered include settlement, monumental architecture, houses, agriculture, technology, trade, warfare, burial, and religion. Chapters are supplemented with an extensive selection of illustrations, many of which are not often featured. [372 Pages, Hardcover]

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Greek Archaeology

Mee, Christopher — 28 Mar 2011 08:17:34 +0200

Human Bioarchaeology of the Transition to Agriculture

Pinhasi, Ron / Stock, Jay T. (eds.) — 14 Feb 2011 08:17:25 +0100

A holistic and comprehensive account of the nature of the transition from hunting to farming in prehistory. It addresses for the first time the main bioarchaeological aspects such as changes in mobility, behaviour, diet and population dynamics. This book is of major interest to the relevant audience since it offers for the first time a global perspective on the bioarchaeology of the transition to agriculture. It includes contributions from world-class researchers, with a particular emphasis on advances in methods (e.g. ancient DNA of pathogens, stable isotope analysis, etc.). The book specifically addresses the following aspects associated with the transition to agriculture in various world regions: * Changes in adult and subadult stature and subadult growth profiles * Diachronic trends in the analysis of functional morphological structures (craniofacial, vault, lower limbs, etc.) and whether these are associated with change in overall sex-specific morphological variability * Changes in mobility * Changes in behaviour which can be reconstructed from the study of the skeletal record. These include changes in activity patterns, sexual dimorphism, evidence of inter-personal trauma, and the like. * Population dynamics and microevolution by examining intra and inter population variations in dental and cranial metric traits, as well as archaeogenetic studies of ancient DNA (e.g. mtDNA markers). [500 Pages, Hardcover]

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Biomolecular Archaeology

Brown, Terry / Brown, Keri A. — 8 Feb 2011 08:18:12 +0100

Biomolecular Archaeology investigates how biomolecular evidence (DNA, proteins, lipids and carbohydrates) can be used to address important archaeological questions. Terry Brown and Keri Brown describe this remarkable revolution in the study of historic and prehistoric biological materials, and provide the fundamental tools for studying the preserved or 'ancient' biomolecules recovered from human, plant, and animal remains, and how researchers can thus recover valuable information about the evolution of human societies and the environments in which we live. [336 Pages, Softcover]

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Ancient Egyptian Tombs

Snape, Steven — 31 Jan 2011 08:19:16 +0100

This book explores the development of tombs as a cultural phenomenon in ancient Egypt and examines what tombs reveal about ancient Egyptian culture and Egyptians' belief in the afterlife. Drawing on a range of data, including architecture, artefacts and texts, the book discusses tombs within the context of everyday life in Ancient Egypt and stresses the importance of the tomb as an eternal expression of the self. [306 Pages, Hardcover]

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Social Bioarchaeology

Agarwal, Sabrina C. / Glencross, Bonnie A. (eds.) — 31 Jan 2011 08:17:49 +0100

* Illustrates new methodological directions in analyzing human social and biological variation * Offers a wide array of research on past populations around the globe * Explains the central features of bioarchaeological research by key researchers and established experts around the world [470 Pages, Hardcover]

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Social Bioarchaeology

Agarwal, Sabrina C. / Glencross, Bonnie A. (eds.) — 31 Jan 2011 08:17:47 +0100

Social Bioarchaeology introduces the exciting and growing biosocial approach in archaeology that challenges the traditional methods of analyzing and interpreting human skeletal remains. The experts assembled in this volume outline the essential components of this research, focusing on the dynamic interactions between humans and their larger social, cultural and physical environments, and how these analyses increase our understanding of human adaptation. This volume will be a valuable resource for archaeologists, biological anthropologists, and all researchers with an interest in understanding our social and biological adaptations in a changing environment. [470 Pages, Softcover]

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Quantitative Analysis in Archaeology

VanPool, Todd L. / Leonard, Robert D. — 29 Nov 2010 08:17:49 +0100

Quantitative Analysis in Archaeology introduces the application of quantitative methods in archaeology. It outlines conceptual and statistical principles, illustrates their application, and provides problem sets for practice. * Discusses both methodological frameworks and quantitative methods of archaeological analysis * Presents statistical material in a clear and straightforward manner ideal for students and professionals in the field * Includes illustrative problem sets and practice exercises in each chapter that reinforce practical application of quantitative analysis [372 Pages, Hardcover]

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Quantitative Analysis in Archaeology

VanPool, Todd L. / Leonard, Robert D. — 29 Nov 2010 08:17:48 +0100

This text is an ideal introduction to the use of quantitative methods in archaeology. Statistical techniques are presented in a clear and straightforward manner throughout, and the careful balance between introduction of key concepts and their application to archaeological data is perfectly suited for both students and professionals in the field. Quantitative Analysis in Archaeology is the most comprehensive review available of the essentials of measurement in archaeology, and it includes coverage of methods and techniques valuable to archaeologists but not found in other texts. [372 Pages, Softcover]

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Van De Mieroop Ancient History Course Set

Van De Mieroop, Marc — 15 Nov 2010 08:17:33 +0100

[792 Pages, Softcover]

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