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Prehistory: The Making Of The Human Mind (Modern Library Chronicles),New
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In Prehistory, the awardwinning archaeologist and renowned scholar Colin Renfrew covers human existence before the advent of written recordsthe overwhelming majority of our time here on earthand gives an incisive, concise, and lively survey of the past, and of how scholars and scientists labor to bring it to light.Renfrew begins by looking at prehistory as a discipline, detailing how breakthroughs such as radiocarbon dating and DNA analysis have helped us to define humankinds pasthow things have changedmuch more clearly than was possible just a half century ago. As for why things have changed, Renfrew pinpoints some of the issues and challenges, past and present, that confront the study of prehistory and its investigators. Renfrew then offers a summary of human prehistory from early hominids to the rise of literate civilization that is refreshingly free of conventional wisdom and grand unified theories.In this invaluable account, Colin Renfrew delivers a meticulously researched and passionately argued chronicle about our life on earthand our ongoing quest to understand it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Prehistory: The Making of the Human Mind'? A: The book focuses on human existence before written records, exploring how archaeology and science reveal our past.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Colin Renfrew, an award-winning archaeologist and renowned scholar.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 240 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Prehistory: The Making of the Human Mind' published? A: The book was published on August 11, 2009.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in archaeology? A: Yes, the book presents its topics in a concise and lively manner, making it accessible for beginners.
- Q: Does the book contain any illustrations or images? A: The product details do not specify illustrations, but it is primarily a text-based survey of prehistory.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the methods of archaeology, the evolution of human societies, and challenges in studying prehistory.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, it is part of the Modern Library Chronicles series.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New'.