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Garrett G. . Ed(S): Fagan - Archaeological Fantasies - 9780415305938 - V9780415305938
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Archaeological Fantasies

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Description for Archaeological Fantasies Paperback. Examines the phenomenon of pseudoarchaeology from various perspectives. This title explores issues such as: the differences between real and pseudoarchaeology, pseudoarchaeology's popularity and how the media, especially TV, has contributed to this, and the warping of genuine archaeology to fit national and other agendas. Editor(s): Fagan, Garrett G. Num Pages: 440 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 10 black & white tables, 7 black & white halftones, 17 bla. BIC Classification: HD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 158 x 234 x 26. Weight in Grams: 662.

This edited volume examines the phenomenon of pseudoarchaeology from a variety of perspectives. The engaging and stimulating essays, written by a diverse group of scholars, scientists and writers, explore issues including:

  • the differences between real and pseudoarchaeology
  • pseudoarchaeology's increasing popularity and how the media, especially TV, has contributed to this
  • the warping of genuine archaeology to fit national and other agendas
  • pseudoarchaeology's potential risk to the genuine academic field of archaeology.

Including case studies such as the supposedly mystical Maya, Nazi pseudoarchaeology, ancient pseudohistory in modern India, and surveys of esoteric Egypt, this fascinating text will appeal to students of archaeology and ancient history as ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
440
Condition
New
Number of Pages
440
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415305938
SKU
V9780415305938
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