Prehistory of the Americas
Prehistory of the Americas
$74.00
USDFiedel's book, exploring the development of the prehistoric cultures of North, Central and South America from about 10,000 BC to AD 1530, has been updated to include discussion of recent discoveries and analyses of their implications. The author describes how different regions of the New World evolved, affected by a variety of factors ranging from population growth to climate change. He compares the evolution of the New World with that of the cultures of the Old World. Discussion of the development of American archaeology from the early European encounters with native Americans to the "new" archaeology is also included.
- A wide-ranging book, presenting an overview of cultural development in the Americas from the arrival of humans, around 10,000 BC, to the collapse of native societies before the onslaught of Europeans
- Author produces a wealth of data, addressing major theoretical issues. Chronological tables, incorporating details of climate and technological innovations, present an overview of existing material
- The book is written in a clear and accessible way, presenting up-to-date material and highlighting current debates
Reviews & endorsements
"Concise, clear...what he does so well is offer an explicit account of key issues..." Scientific American
"...writes clearly and mentions almost all the important finds and theories that lie behind our present understanding of pre-Hispanic cultures." Times Literary Supplement
Product details
May 1992Paperback
9780521425445
424 pages
255 × 174 × 26 mm
0.74kg
115 b/w illus.
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Table of Contents
- 1. The development of American archaeology: a brief review
- 2. From Africa to Siberia: early human migrations in the old world
- 3. The Paleo-Indians
- 4. The archaic: post-Pleistocene foragers
- 5. The origins of agriculture and village life
- 6. Chiefdoms and states: the emergence of complex societies
- 7. Parallel worlds.
