Archaeology’s Footprints in the Modern World - Tapa blanda

Schiffer, Michael Brian

 
9781607815334: Archaeology’s Footprints in the Modern World
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ISBN 10: 1607815338 ISBN 13: 9781607815334
Editorial: University of Utah Press,U.S., 2017

Sinopsis

What is the social value of archaeological research to present-day society? Michael Schiffer answers this question with forty-three case studies from a global perspective to demonstrate archaeology’s diverse scientific and humanistic contributions. Drawing on nearly five decades of research, he delivers fascinating yet nontechnical discussions that provide a deeper understanding of what archaeologists do and why they do it.From reconstructing human evolution and behavior in prehistoric times to providing evidence that complements recorded history or debunks common legends, archaeologists help us understand our human past. They have also played crucial roles in developing techniques essential for the investigation of climate change along with tools for environmental reconstruction. Working for cities, tribes, and federal agencies, archaeologists manage cultural resources and testify in court. In forensic contexts, archaeological expertise enables the gathering of critical evidence.With engaging and lively prose, Archaeology’s Footprints brings to life a full panorama of contributions that have had an impact on modern society.

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Michael Brian Schiffer is a research associate at the National Museum ofAmerican History and the Smithsonian Institution.

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Editorial
University of Utah Press,U.S.
Año de publicación
2017
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1607815338
ISBN 13 
9781607815334
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
336
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