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Finally! A modern book in the field of Southwestern archaeology that can be read, understood and enjoyed by everyone. —Books of the Southwest
"In clear and nontechnical language it provides readers with a synopsis of Anasazi prehistory and cultural ecology. ...Gumerman's work is especially useful for anyone seeking an `on-site' introduction to some of the basic techniques and research orientations of modern American archaeology. Highly recommended for students and general readers." —Choice
"It should be read with thoughtful care by the `professional' archaeologist and ethnographer. And it will even more effectively serve the informed general reader, unconcerned with academic minutiae, through its fresh and direct exposition of the procedures, frustrations, and rewards of the calling." —The Kiva
"An outstanding success....a readable book that is suitable for professional archaeologists and the general public as well." —North American Archaeologist
"A readable book that is suitable for professional archaeologists and the general public." —North American Archaeologist
"In clear and nontechnical language it provides readers with a synopsis of Anasazi prehistory and cultural ecology. ...Gumerman's work is especially useful for anyone seeking an `on-site' introduction to some of the basic techniques and research orientations of modern American archaeology. Highly recommended for students and general readers." —Choice
"It should be read with thoughtful care by the `professional' archaeologist and ethnographer. And it will even more effectively serve the informed general reader, unconcerned with academic minutiae, through its fresh and direct exposition of the procedures, frustrations, and rewards of the calling." —The Kiva
"An outstanding success....a readable book that is suitable for professional archaeologists and the general public as well." —North American Archaeologist
"A readable book that is suitable for professional archaeologists and the general public." —North American Archaeologist
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Yes, you can access A View From Black Mesa by George J. Gumerman in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Social Sciences & Archaeology. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Publisher
University of Arizona PressYear
1984Print ISBN
9780816513406, 9780816508488eBook ISBN
9780816546312Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- About the Author
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Preface
- 1. The Changing Face of Archaeology
- 2. A Short History of Anasazi Archaeology
- 3. Archaeologists, Businessmen, and Bureaucrats
- 4. The Archaeologist in the Field and in the Lab
- 5. Seventeen Hundred and Fifty Years in the Life of Black Mesa
- 6. Movement, Change, and the Clash of Cultures
- 7. The Problem Spheres
- 8. The Cultural Connection
- Recommended Readings
- Index