Archaeology A Very Short Introduction

Author's name: Paul Pan

This book, part of the Very Short Introduction series, is a guide through the human past, transcending time and space to glimpse many of the most important archaeological sites in the world. The book takes us on a tour through archaeology and explores some of its fascinating secrets. From deserts to jungles, from deep caves to mountaintops, from stone tools to satellite images, from excavation to theorizing, archaeology interacts with most other disciplines in its attempts to revive the past. The book reviews archaeological discoveries and recent interpretations in this field, highlighting the impact of scientific, technological, and scientific developments on archaeological exploration, from nuclear photography to the Global Positioning System. It also shows how archaeologists have contributed to some of the most important issues of our time, such as climate change, the effects of sea level rise, and global warming.