Archaeology
- ISBN-10
- 015517777X
- ISBN-13
- 9780155177772
- Series
- Archaeology
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1997-10
- Author
- Kenneth W. Thomas
Description
The Third Edition of David Hurst Thomas's ARCHAEOLOGY reflects the fascinating combination of traditional, formal scientific technique and the postmodern humanistic approach that defines archaeology today. Offering a dynamic account of history and theory, Thomas also emphasizes the importance of ideology and cognition.
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