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African Archaeology: A Critical Introduction

By Ann Brower Stahl

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2004
ISBN
9781405101554, 1405101555
Open Library ID
OL22734995M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
7 MB (7073444 bytes)
Series
Blackwell Studies in Global Archaeology
Pages
506\506
Topic
History
Time added
2010-02-18 13:16:04

Description

African Archaeology: A Critical Introduction fills a crucial gap by providing a multi-authored introduction to the archaeology of Africa that challenges misconceptions and claims about Africa’s past, and teaches students how to evaluate these claims. Ann Stahl’s thoughtful introduction explores the contexts that have shaped archaeological knowledge of Africa’s past and asks readers to consider for whom Africa’s past matters and why. African Archaeology comprises unique contributions by prominent archaeologists with regional and topical expertise. They explore the preoccupations and assumptions that have framed research, assess the quality and reliability of evidence, and chart emerging research directions and questions that can help build on the strengths of earlier work, while finally setting aside long-held misperceptions. African Archaeology is a landmark volume and an indispensable tool for students, instructors, and researchers.

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