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This book is a chronological summary of major stages in the development of archaeology in the southeastern United States. The book covers the region from 20,000 years ago to World War I. Chapters are organized in chronological order and highlight the archaeological characteristics of each featured period. The book's final chapters discuss new directions in southeastern archaeology, including trends in teaching, research, the business of archaeology, and the public's growing interest. This book is perfect for undergraduate students or anyone requiring a hands-on guide for self-exploration of the fascinating region.
A chronological summary of major stages in Southeastern United States' development, this unique textbook overviews the region's archaeology from 20,000 years ago to World War I. Early chapters review the history and development of archaeology as a discipline. The following chapters, organized in chronological order, highlight the archaeological characteristics of each featured period. The book's final chapters discuss new directions in Southeastern archaeology, including trends in teaching, research, the business of archaeology, and the public's growing interest. This versatile text perfectly suits undergraduates or anyone requiring a hands-on guide for self-exploration of the fascinating region. This is the first-of-its kind book to summarize Southeastern archaeology. It includes both prehistoric and historic archaeology. Its easy-to-read format is filled with valuable research information. Each chapter is chronologically organized and fully referenced. It has broad audience appeal.
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