Introducing Archaeology: Fourth Edition – Paperback

Now in its fourth edition, Introducing Archaeology continues to be a lively and approachable textbook for all those interested in a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of archaeology.

Covering traditional elements of archaeology including methods and prehistory, this new edition opens up greater conversations about the current state of archaeology, discussing issues of representation, working in the context of climate change, and the archaeology of recent and contemporary times. Renowned experts Robert J. Muckle and Stacey L. Camp highlight recent developments in digital and public archaeology, as well as the social and political contexts of doing archaeological fieldwork. The fourth edition expands its coverage of ethics, Indigenous heritage, community-engaged archaeology, and different forms of public archaeology, while also incorporating updates to current archaeological theory and recent archaeological discoveries.

The fourth edition features over sixty full-colour images, with more visuals and case study examples throughout, as well as reformatted key resources and suggested readings. It is accompanied by updated instructor materials and student resources, including a revised Instructors Manual and Test Bank. Deeply holistic and accessible, Introducing Archaeology encourages students to critically examine the present by investigating the archaeological past.