Archaeology of Asia |
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| Editor:
| Stark, Miriam T. |
| Series title: | Wiley Blackwell Studies in Global Archaeology Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4051-5303-4 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2008 |
| Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Book Format: | Digital download |
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Book Description:
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This introduction to the archaeology of Asia focuses on case studies from the region's last 10,000 years of history.
- Comprises fifteen chapters by some of the world's foremost Asia archaeologists
- Sheds light on the most compelling aspects of Asian archaeology, from the earliest evidence of plant domestication to the emergence of states and empires
- Explores issues of cross-cultural significance, such as migration, urbanism, and technology
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This introduction to the archaeology of Asia focuses on case studies from the region's last 10,000 years of history.
- Comprises fifteen chapters by some of the world's foremost Asia archaeologists
- Sheds light on the most compelling aspects of Asian archaeology, from the earliest evidence of plant domestication to the emergence of states and empires
- Explores issues of cross-cultural significance, such as migration, urbanism, and technology
- Presents original research data that challenges readers to think beyond national and regional boundaries
- Synthesizes work previously unavailable to western readers