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The Archaeology of Ancient Egypt: Beyond Pharaohs
Douglas J. Brewer
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Description for The Archaeology of Ancient Egypt: Beyond Pharaohs
paperback. An introduction to the archaeological study of ancient Egypt which bridges the gap between disciplines by explaining how archaeologists tackle various problems. Num Pages: 214 pages, 70 b/w illus. 11 maps 6 tables. BIC Classification: HDDG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 157 x 12. Weight in Grams: 312. Beyond Pharaohs. 214 pages, 70 b/w illus. 11 maps 6 tables. An introduction to the archaeological study of ancient Egypt which bridges the gap between disciplines by explaining how archaeologists tackle various problems. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: HDDG. Dimension: 228 x 157 x 12. Weight: 312.
Egyptologists, art historians, philologists and anthropological archaeologists have long worked side by side in Egypt, but they often fail to understand one another's approaches. This book aims to introduce students to the archaeological side of the study of ancient Egypt and to bridge the gap between disciplines by explaining how archaeologists tackle a variety of problems. Douglas J. Brewer introduces the theoretical reasoning for each approach, as well as the methods and techniques applied to support it. This book is an essential read for any student considering further study of ancient Egypt.
Egyptologists, art historians, philologists and anthropological archaeologists have long worked side by side in Egypt, but they often fail to understand one another's approaches. This book aims to introduce students to the archaeological side of the study of ancient Egypt and to bridge the gap between disciplines by explaining how archaeologists tackle a variety of problems. Douglas J. Brewer introduces the theoretical reasoning for each approach, as well as the methods and techniques applied to support it. This book is an essential read for any student considering further study of ancient Egypt.
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
214
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
214
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521707343
SKU
V9780521707343
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About Douglas J. Brewer
Douglas J. Brewer is Professor of Anthropology at the University of Illinois. He is the author (with Emily Teeter) of Egypt and the Egyptians, as well as of numerous other books and articles on Egypt, covering topics from domestication to cultural change and the environment. He has more than thirty years of field work experience in Egypt and is currently ... Read more
Reviews for The Archaeology of Ancient Egypt: Beyond Pharaohs
'… an interesting read for anyone studying ancient Egypt; as Brewer concludes, only cooperative research and a greater understanding between archaeologists, Egyptologists, geologists, biologists and art historians can give a truly comprehensive understanding of the complexity of the human experience throughout history.' Ancient Egypt 'This is an important and intriguing contribution to the study of past societies in the Nile ... Read more