The Past in the Present: An Introduction to Archaeology

The Past in the Present: An Introduction to Archaeology is an introductory text on archaeology as a profession. While the authors use numerous examples of archaeological research throughout the world to illustrate how and why archaeologists perform research, this is not just a book about past societies. Instead, this book leads readers to be aware of the significance of archaeology in our society, covering ethics, the history of the field, theory, and method from the perspective that the creation of narratives concerning the past has a substantial impact on present day societies.

Printed in color and containing numerous technical drawings to illustrate concepts and methods The Past in the Present: An Introduction to Archaeology:

• Is organized thematically to cover the importance of the past in the present, the ethics of performing archaeology, the history of the field, theory, and method.
• Includes not only previous archaeological data recovered from past researchers, but also recent research data and methods provided by the authors.
• Is linked to a web platform that contains instructor resources such as PowerPoint presentations and quiz and exam questions, as well as flashcards for students.