Product Description

This fourth edition of a highly popular title for beginners covers all the major topics in archaeology, and has a new regularly updated companion website with information and links.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #28362 in Books
• Published on: 2002-06-27
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 352 pages

From the Author
This book also has its own website...
The book is aimed at people without much prior knowledge of archaeology who might find the size and detail of some other textbooks rather overwhelming. If you are a hard-up student, take a careful look at this book and its alternatives, and decide which one is written at the right level for you. I'm always pleased to hear from readers and website users who have suggestions for additions and/or improvements for future versions.

From the Back Cover
Archaeology: An Introduction has proved a popular and comprehensive book for beginners in the subject since its first publication in 1983. In this substantially enlarged and updated fourth edition Kevin Greene takes the reader through the history of archaeology, its working methods and the latest ways of interpreting the past. In a lucid and accessible style he explains the discovery and excavation of sites, outlines major dating methods and scientific techniques, examines current theories and looks at the way the past is presented to the public.
Features include:
( an introductory overview for each chapter, key references for each section and an annotated guide to further reading
a glossary, 133 illustrations (of which 66 are new), a comprehensive bibliography and detailed index
a redesigned upgrade of the books electronic companion at www.staff.ncl.ac.uk/kevin.greene/wintro/

Customer Reviews

Review of ''Archaeology: an Introduction''
This is a fantastic book, which can be best described as the bible for all lovers of archaeology. As an archaeology student at university I found this book full to the brim with essential information that every budding archaeologist must have.
The book is well planned out and each chapter leads well into the other. When reading the book you can feel your knowledge of the subject build after every page is turned. The book covers every thing from techniques needed in the field to detailed coverage of previous excavations.
One of the highlights of the book is the superb drawings and sketches that break up the book into easy digestible pieces.
In all this is a must book for all that love the subject.

Damn good book, by a damn good lecturer
Contrary, to the belief of most of the reviewers it is a good book and very useful to theose studying Archaeology, it is especially useful if you happen to study at Newcatle Uni where Kevin Greene himself works and lectures, especially if he takes all of your Archaeology Lectures, as he does with us, as the book ties in with the scheme of work. Even so i bought this book long before i decided to go to Newcastle and it helped me to understand the subject better. Personally this has to be on every archaeology students bookshelf, a winner.

Excellent - concise yet thorough
Still the best introductory guide to the subject. Greene presents the subjects with typical clarity and economy. Pretty much everything is covered. The book is aimed at first year undergraduates, although older and younger students will find much of use. The book now has a companion website to ensure it is bang up to date.