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Encyclopedia of Archaeology

  • 2nd Edition - November 10, 2023
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Efthymia Nikita, Thilo Rehren
  • Language: English

Encyclopedia of Archaeology, Second Edition, Four Volume Set covers the standing of archaeology as a scientific discipline, how archaeology is practiced, both in the field and… Read more

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Description

Encyclopedia of Archaeology, Second Edition, Four Volume Set covers the standing of archaeology as a scientific discipline, how archaeology is practiced, both in the field and in the lab, provides an archaeological geographical overview encompassing all continents and time periods, and covers the role of archaeology in the modern world. This clearly structured thematic manner ensures a well-balanced presentation of the discipline across the world by the people who perform and experience archaeology as native scholars. Led by a brand new international editorial team, this book contains 299 articles.

From using home kits to analyze our DNA and find our ancestors’ origin, to walking among ancient monuments embedded in modern cityscapes, visiting museums and archaeological sites, watching adventure movies, or playing video games about mummies coming to life, archaeology touches on many aspects of our everyday life.

Key features

  • Provides approximately 300 outstanding articles coherently structured into four key sections
  • Includes many brand new chapters on topics which have recently shot to prominence, including digital archaeology, and Islamic archaeology
  • Puts a greater emphasis on ethnic and gender diversity in editorial boards and contributors with its truly global authorship
  • Contains multiple diverse case studies and real-life examples in order to aid the reader

Readership

Researchers/academics of archaeology/history/social sciences at different career stages, from undergraduate students building on their core knowledge and familiarizing themselves with the diverse aspects of this discipline to professors preparing teaching materials and looking up scientific information beyond their immediate expertise, Professional archaeologists/social scientists interested in key concepts and authoritative essays on specific topics and methods in archaeology to inform and enrich their own professional practice

Table of contents

Section 1: Archaeology as a discipline
Section 2: The practice of Archaeology (fieldwork)
Section 3: The practice of Archaeology (post-excavation and lab-based)
Section 4: World Archaeology: Africa, Americas, and Oceania
Section 5: World Archaeology: Eurasia
Section 6: Archaeology and Society

Product details

  • Edition: 2
  • Latest edition
  • Published: November 10, 2023
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Efthymia Nikita

Dr Efthymia Nikita is an Assistant Professor at the Science and Technology in Archaeology Research Center, The Cyprus Institute, in Nicosia. She is a bioarchaeologist with an undergraduate degree in Archaeology (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) and a PhD in Biological Anthropology (University of Cambridge). Her research aligns with biocultural approaches and seeks to provide insights into the activity, mobility, demography, health, and diet of past populations using macroscopic and microanalytical methods. Geographically, her projects span North Africa, Greece, and the United Kingdom, while, temporally, they cover prehistoric to medieval times. In addition, she is engaged in refining the available osteoarchaeological methodology by evaluating current methods and suggesting new approaches in the study of commingled remains, biodistances, and activity markers. Her research has received funding from European and American foundations and has resulted in more than 40 articles and book chapters.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Science and Technology in Archaeology Research Center, The Cyprus Institute, Nicosia, Cyprus

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Thilo Rehren

Professor Thilo Rehren FSA is Director of the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Center (STARC) and A.G. Leventis Professor of Archaeological Sciences at The Cyprus Institute, Nicosia, having previously spent 20 years as Professor (Chair) for Archaeological Materials and Technologies at the UCL Institute of Archaeology in London, UK.
Affiliations and expertise
Director of the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Center (STARC) and A.G. Leventis Professor of Archaeological Sciences, The Cyprus Institute, Nicosia, Cyprus

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