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The Archaeology of Ancient North America

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Authors

Timothy R. Pauketat
, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign,
Kenneth E. Sassaman
, University of Florida
Published 2020

Description

This volume surveys the archaeology of Native North Americans from their arrival on the continent 15,000 years ago up to contact with European colonizers. Offering rich descriptions of monumental structures, domestic architecture, vibrant objects, and spiritual forces, Timothy R. Pauketat and Kenneth E. Sassaman show how indigenous people shaped both their history and North America's many varied environments. They place the student in the past as they trace how Native Americans dealt with challenges such as climate change, the rise…

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Key features

  • Includes a rich illustration program of images, all reproduced in full color
  • Narrates the experiences of Native America in humanistic terms by emphasizing the culture and history of the people who settled the North American continent
  • Links the text with online resources and websites to further engage students with key evidence and theories
  • Future-orientated, using the content of the book to comment on present and future discussions on subjects including climate change, ethnic conflict, and globalization

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