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Archaeology of Asia
Stark
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Description for Archaeology of Asia
Paperback. * Comprises fifteen chapters by some of the world's foremost Asia archaeologists. * Sheds light on the most compelling aspects of Asian archaeology, from the earliest evidence of plant domestication to the emergence of states and empires. Editor(s): Stark, M.T. Series: Blackwell Studies in Global Archaeology. Num Pages: 384 pages, 65. BIC Classification: 1F; HDD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 175 x 21. Weight in Grams: 670.
This introduction to the archaeology of Asia focuses on case studies from the region’s last 10,000 years of history.
- Comprises fifteen chapters by some of the world’s foremost Asia archaeologists
- Sheds light on the most compelling aspects of Asian archaeology, from the earliest evidence of plant domestication to the emergence of states and empires
- Explores issues of cross-cultural significance, such as migration, urbanism, and technology
- Presents original research data that challenges readers to think beyond national and regional boundaries
- Synthesizes work previously unavailable to western readers
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
Series
Blackwell Studies in Global Archaeology
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9781405102131
SKU
V9781405102131
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99-50
About Stark
Miriam T. Stark is Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Hawai’i, Manoa. She has worked in Southeast Asia since 1987, and also has experience in North American and Near Eastern archaeology. She has published widely on her research in the Philippines and in Cambodia, and currently co-directs the Lower Mekong Archaeological Project in the Mekong ... Read more
Reviews for Archaeology of Asia
“Miriam Stark has performed a monumental service to global archaeology by selecting the most important cross-cultural themes in Asian archaeology and many of the most innovative writers to discuss them.” Gina L. Barnes, University of Durham “Offering remarkable coverage of the world’s largest continent, Stark has created an outstanding book that should be required ... Read more