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African Archaeology: A Critical Introduction

Brower Stahl

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Description for African Archaeology: A Critical Introduction Paperback. Presents an introduction to the archaeology of Africa that challenges misconceptions and claims about Africa's past and teaches students how to evaluate these claims. This book explores the contexts that have shaped archaeological knowledge of Africa's past; and, lays out research questions that have shaped the contours of African archaeology. Editor(s): Stahl, Ann Brower. Series: Blackwell Studies in Global Archaeology. Num Pages: 512 pages, 40 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; HDD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 172 x 244 x 27. Weight in Grams: 926.

A landmark introduction to the archaeology of Africa that challenges misconceptions & claims about Africa's past and teaches students how to evaluate these claims.

Provides an unprecedented and exciting introduction to the archaeology of Africa
Challenges misconceptions & claims about Africa's past and teaches students how to evaluate these claims
Includes a thoughtful introduction that explores the contexts that have shaped archaeological knowledge of Africa's past
Lays out research questions that have shaped the contours of African archaeology
Comprised of chapters specifically written for this volume by prominent archaeologists with regional and topical expertise

Product Details

Format

Paperback

Publication date

2004

Publisher

John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom

Number of pages

512

Condition

New

Series

Blackwell Studies in Global Archaeology

Number of Pages

512

Place of Publication

Hoboken, United Kingdom

ISBN

9781405101561

SKU

V9781405101561

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Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days

Ref

99-50

About Brower Stahl

Ann Brower Stahl is Professor of Anthropology at Binghamton University, SUNY

Reviews for African Archaeology: A Critical Introduction

"Ann Stahl has brought together a set of researchers at the height of their powers and incited them to write chapters that bring home to readers the challenge of the archaeological enterprise. This is the book I would give as a text to seniors and to which I would constantly refer if teaching the archaeology of sub-Saharan Africa to students ... Read moreof any and all levels." —Nicholas David, University of Calgary "This book moves beyond the usual seamless syntheses and looks critically at the quality of the evidence, the questions asked and unasked, and how these have been fashioned into narratives about the African past. It is a unique and indispensable resource for Africanist archaeologists, historians, and students of these disciplines." —Susan McIntosh, Rice University "I have long desired a text for African archaeology that presents a summary of African prehistory while highlighting the research questions and debates that make the study of the African past exciting; that book is now available. The book's coverage of sub-Saharan Africa is exemplary." —Peter Robertshaw, California State University, San Bernardino "This book is a showcase for African Archaeology and deserves a place on the bookshelves of all who teach world archaeology, as well as those who study biodiversity of wild and domestic resources, or care about the linguistics or history of Africa. I recommend 'African Archaeology' to you enthusiastically." —Journal of African Archaeology "This book achieves its main goals admirably. The twenty-three contributing authors (African, European, and North American) are all specialists in their respected fields... The individual chapters are remarkably consistent in tone, which I suspect shows a strong editorial hand, and really do summarize not only vast amounts of information, but also the current debates around significance and interpretation of the archaeological record. It is difficult to imagine a more comprehensive introduction without resorting to an encyclopedia format. The references are copious and up-to-date, which will make this a valuable resource for both lecturers and students." —African Studies Review "The great strength of the volume is its critical stance. Evidence is presented within its context, warts and all, not as 'the final truth'... The geographic coverage is remarkable...In summary, African Archaeology: A Critical Introduction is a success. It does exactly what its name suggests: leading students by example in evaluating evidence, and dismissing long-held misconceptions about the African past." —African History "A most welcome addition to the few available text-books on archaeologies of the African continent." —HOMO "The first ... stated objective ... [is] to give some account of the breadth of history .... The book does so admirably well." H-Net Reviews Show Less

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