Buch, Englisch, 384 Seiten, Format (B × H): 172 mm x 244 mm
Buch, Englisch, 384 Seiten, Format (B × H): 172 mm x 244 mm
Reihe: Blackwell Studies in Global Archaeology
ISBN: 978-1-4051-0212-4
Verlag: Wiley
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. This introduction to the archaeology of Asia focuses on case studies from the region’s last 10,000 years of history. Comprising fifteen chapters written by some of the world’s foremost Asia archaeologists, the book sheds light on many of the most compelling aspects of Asian archaeology, from the earliest plant and animal domestication to the emergence of states and empires from Pakistan to North China. In particular, the contributors explore issues of cross-cultural significance, such as migration, ethnicity, urbanism, and technology, challenging readers to think beyond national and regional boundaries. In doing so, they draw on original research data and synthesize work previously unavailable to western readers. The volume as a whole offers new insights into the archaeology of Asia and encourages western scholars to pay more attention to the continent in their studies of human origins, evolution, and history.
Zielgruppe
students of Asian archaeology, and of world archaeology, history or civilization, Asian and Old World archaeologists and historians
