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Patterns In Prehistory: Humankind'S First Three Million Years, 5Th Edition (Casebooks In Criticism)
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Who Are We? How Did The World Become What It Is Today? What Paths Did Humanity Traverse Along The Way?Patterns In Prehistory, Fifth Edition, Is A Comprehensive And Engaging Survey Of Humanity'S Past Three Million Years. It Brings Together Theories And Archaeological Examples To Pose Questions About Who We Are And The Means By Which Humanity Evolved Into What It Is Today.Ideal For Introductory Courses In World Prehistory And Origins Of Complex Societies, Patterns In Prehistory, Fifth Edition, Offers A Unified And Thematic Approach To The Four Great Transformationsor Patternsthat Characterize Humanity'S Past: The Origins And Evolution Of Culture; The Origins Of Modern Humans And Human Behaviors; The Origins Of Agriculture; And The Origins Of Complex Societies, Civilizations, And Preindustrial States. Integrating Theoretical Approaches With Archaeological Data From The Middle East, Mesoamerica, North And South America, Egypt, China, The Indus Valley, And Temperate Europe, Patterns In Prehistory, Fifth Edition, Reveals How Archaeologists Decipher The Past. It Demonstrates How Theory And Method Are Combined To Derive Interpretations And Also Considers How Interpretations Evolve As A Result Of Accumulating Data, Technological Advances In Recording And Analyzing Data Sets, And Newer Theoretical Perspectives.This New Edition Of Patterns In Prehistory Provides:* Fresh Insights With The Addition Of Coauthor Deborah Olszewski, Who Has Carefully Reviewed And Revamped The Material With An Eye Toward Making The Text Clearly Understandable To Today'S Students* Updated Discussions Throughout, Including Expanded Information On Postprocessual Archaeology, Current Methodologies, And Technological Advances* Approximately 250 Illustrations And Maps, More Than Half Of Which Are New To This Edition* Groundbreaking Research On New Discoveries Of Hominin Fossils, Genetic Research, Prehistoric Migrations, The Peopling Of The Americas, And Theories Of The Origins Of Agriculture And The Origins Of Complex Societies* Timelines For All Relevant Chapters As Well As An Overarching Timeline For The Entire Book To Help Students Place Events In Context* Extensively Updated Chapter Bibliographies And Chapter Endnotes
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Patterns in Prehistory'? A: The book explores humanity's past over three million years, examining the evolution of culture, modern humans, agriculture, and complex societies through theoretical approaches and archaeological data.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Robert J. Wenke, with contributions from coauthor Deborah Olszewski.
- Q: What is the publication date of the 5th edition? A: The 5th edition of 'Patterns in Prehistory' was published on August 2, 2006.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 640 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, 'Patterns in Prehistory' is ideal for introductory courses in world prehistory and is designed to be accessible for today's students.
- Q: What are some key features of this edition? A: This edition includes updated discussions, approximately 250 illustrations and maps, timelines for chapters, and revised bibliographies and endnotes.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book covers the origins and evolution of culture, modern human behaviors, agriculture, and the development of complex societies and civilizations.
- Q: Does this book include recent archaeological findings? A: Yes, it features groundbreaking research on new discoveries related to hominin fossils, genetic research, and prehistoric migrations.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the condition of the book is listed as new.