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African Archaeology
by Phillipson, David W
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- near fine
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 052127236X
- ISBN 13
- 9780521272360
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Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Near Fine. 1985. First Edition. Softcover. 052127236X . "This book provides a concise and up-to-date survey of the archaeology of Africa, from the origin of mankind until the last few centuries." Ships same or next business day. Spine is slightly skewed and faded. Minor edge wear. Tiny creases on back corners. Bottom corners of covers and pages slightly bend upwards. Faint soiling to edges of pages. Otherwise, free from major defect. ; Cambridge World Archaeology; B&W Illustrations; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 234 pages .
Synopsis
Research in Africa is now accepted as an integral part of global archaeological studies. As well as providing archaeologists with the oldest material, Africa is also widely recognised as the birthplace of modern man and his characteristic cultural patterns. Archaeological study of later periods provides unique and valuable evidence for the development of African culture and society, while ongoing research in Africa provides insights relevant to the interpretation of the archaeological record in other parts of the world. In this fully revised and expanded edition of his seminal archaeological survey, David Phillipson presents a lucid and fully illustrated account of African archaeology from prehistory and the origins of humanity to the age of European colonisation. The work spans the entire continent from the Mediterranean to the Cape of Good Hope and demonstrates the relevance of archaeological research to the understanding of Africa today.
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- Good Books In The Woods
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 77069
- Title
- African Archaeology
- Author
- Phillipson, David W
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 052127236X
- ISBN 13
- 9780521272360
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Place of Publication
- Cambridge
- Date Published
- 1985
- Keywords
- 052127236X
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