*Archaeology

Provides succinct summaries of specific sites; the scientific aspects of archaeological enquiry; and detailed discussions of archaeological concepts, theories and methods. Investigates the social, ethical and political dimensions of archaeological practice, and includes biographies of leading archaeologists from throughout the world.

Use this encyclopedia to get a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge in the field of primatology. Sample entries: "Ancient DNA," "Evolution of the Hominoidea," and "Asian Origin Theory."

The interdisciplinary field of material culture studies investigates the place of material objects in human social life, both past and present. This volume draws together approaches from archaeology, anthropology, geography, and Science and Technology Studies.

Substantial overview articles written by scholars, most with bibliographic references. The overviews of regions and civilizations (e.g. Mesoamerica) are especially useful.

Explores the relationship between the postcolonial critique and the field of archaeology, a discipline that developed historically in conjunction with European colonialism and imperialism.

What are the origins of agriculture? In what ways have technological advances related to food affected human development? How have food and foodways been used to create identity, communicate meaning, and organize society? In this highly readable, illustrated volume, archaeologists and other scholars from across the globe explore these questions and more.

Brief definitions of key terms in archaeology.

Provides an overview of the scholarly information available on archaeology in the Caribbean, tackling questions of colonization, adaptation, and evolution, as well as newer aspects as geoinformatics and archaeometry.

Comprehensive and comparative reference source of pre-hispanic, colonial, and modern Mesoamerica.

Offers new insights into the material and social practices of many different Mediterranean peoples during the Bronze and Iron Ages.

Offers a comprehensive picture of ancient Egyptian civilization, from the predynastic era to its eclipse in the seventh century CE.