Main description:

Images of the Past is an introduction to prehistoric archaeology that aims to capture the excitement and visual splendor of archaeology while at the same time providing insight into current research methods, interpretations, and theories in the field. The seventh edition offers a beautifully illustrated, full-color, site-by-site survey of prehistory and has been revised in accordance with both new discoveries in archeology and the interests of readers

Contents:

PrefaceAbout the AuthorsChapter OnePrinciples of Archaeology Chapter TwoThe First HumansChapter ThreeThe Hunters Chapter FourThe Origins of Agriculture Chapter FiveNative North Americans Chapter SixAncient Mesoamerica Chapter SevenSouth America: The Inca and Their Predecessors Chapter EightStates and Empires in Asia and Africa Chapter NinePrehistoric Europe Chapter TenThe Past as Present and Future Appendix: Common Measurement Conversions and EquivalentsGlossaryReferencesCreditsIndex