People of the Earth
An Introduction to World Prehistory
- 500 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
People of the Earth is a narrative account of the prehistory of humankind from our origins over 6 million years ago to the first pre-industrial states, beginning about 5,000 years ago. This is a global prehistory, which covers prehistoric times in every corner of the world in a jargon-free style for newcomers to archaeology. Many world histories begin with the first pre-industrial states. This book starts at the beginning of human history and summarizes the latest research into such major topics as human origins, the emergence and spread of modern humans, the first farming, and the origins of civilization.
People of the Earth is unique in its even balance of the human past, its readily accessible style, and its flowing narrative that carries the reader through the long sweep of our past. The book is highly illustrated and features boxes and sidebars describing key dating methods and important archaeological sites.
This classic world prehistory sets the standard for books on the subject and is the most widely used such textbook in the world. It is aimed at introductory students in archaeology and anthropology taking survey courses on the prehistoric past, as well as more advanced readers. It will also appeal to students of human responses to climatic and environmental change.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- About the Authors
- Preface
- A Note on the World Wide Web
- Acknowledgments
- Authors’ Note
- Chapter 1 Introducing World Prehistory
- Part I Beginnings 7 Million to 40,000 Years Ago
- Part II The Great Diaspora: The Origins and Spread of Modern Humans (c. 350,000 Years Ago to Modern Times)
- Part III First Farmers (c. 10,000 BC to Modern Times)
- Part IV Old World States (c. 3000 BC to Modern Times)
- Part V Native American States Before 2000 BC to AD 1534
- Glossary of Technical Terms
- Bibliography of World Prehistory
- Credits
- Index
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