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Fagan, Brian M.

Ancient lives : an introduction to archaeology and prehistory / Brian M. Fagan. - 4th ed. - Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson Prentice Hall, c2010. - xxvii, 475 pages. illustration., maps ;

Includes bibliographical references and index.

pt. 1. Archaeology : studying ancient times -- Introducing archaeology and prehistory -- The record of the past -- Acquiring the record -- How did people live? -- pt. 2. Ancient interactions -- Individuals and interactions -- Studying the intangible -- Explaining the past -- pt. 3. The world of the first humans -- Human origins -- African exodus -- pt. 4. Modern humans settle the world -- The great diaspora -- pt. 5. The first farmers and civilizations -- The earliest farmers -- The first civilizations -- Early Asian civilizations -- pt. 6. Ancient America -- Maize, pueblos, and mound builders -- Mesoamerican civilizations -- Andean civilizations -- pt. 7. On being an archaeologist -- So you want to become an archaeologist.

ISBN: 9780205738687 0205738680

LCCN: 2009025397

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Archaeology.
Antiquities.
Excavations (Archaeology)
Prehistoric peoples.

LC Class. No.: CC165 / .F24 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 930.1