Archaeology and World Prehistory by Christopher Raymond DeCorse - 9781071828625

Archaeology and World PrehistoryUnearthing Our Past\nAuthor(s): Christopher Raymond DeCorse\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: SAGE Publications Inc, United States\nImprint: SAGE Publications Inc\nISBN-13: 9781071828625, 978-1071828625\nSynopsis\nArchaeology and World Prehistory emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of the field and its interconnectedness with the four fields of anthropology, sciences, humanities, and beyond. Students new to archeology will learn key theories and methodologies through rich examples from field work and pre-history. Christopher R. DeCorse challenges ethnocentrism and essentialism by highlighting the differences and similarities across cultures, encouraging critical thinking, cultural appreciation, and global awareness.