World prehistory : a brief introduction / Brian M. Fagan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fagan, Brian M.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Prehistoric peoples.

Anthropology, Prehistoric.

Human evolution.

Antiquities, Prehistoric.

Physical Description:

xxiii, 392 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 24 cm

Edition:

Sixth edition.

Place of Publication:

Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson Prentice Hall, [2005]

Summary:

Written by one of the leading archaeological writers in the world- in a simple, jargon-free narrative style- this brief, well-illustrated account of the major developments in the human past ( from the origins of humanity to the origins of literate civilization) makes world prehistory "uniquely accessible to complete beginners." Up-to-date and state-of-the-art in content "and" perspective, it covers the entire world ( not just the Americas or Europe) , placing major emphasis on both theories and the latest archaeological and multidisciplinary approaches. The main focus is on four major developments- the origins of humanity; the appearance and spread of modern humans before and during the late Ice Age, including the first settlement of the Americas; the beginnings of food production; and the rise of the first civilizations. For individuals who want to get acquainted with anthropology.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 375) and index.

ISBN:

0131850628

OCLC:

53831700