Books for Prehistory Courses

Neolithic

By Susan McCarter

This excellent introductory textbook describes and explains the origins of modern culture– the dawn of agriculture in the Neolithic area. Written in an easy-to-read style, this lively and engaging book familiarises the reader with essential archaeological and genetic terms and concepts, explores...

Published June 21st 2007 by Routledge

The Emergence of Agriculture

A Global View

Edited by Peter White, Timothy Denham

Series: One World Archaeology

This volume, the first in the One World Archaeology series, is a compendium of key papers by leaders in the field of the emergence of agriculture in different parts of the world. Each is supplemented by a review of developments in the field since its publication. Contributions cover the ...

Published December 6th 2006 by Routledge

The Past in Prehistoric Societies

By Richard Bradley

The idea of prehistory dates from the nineteenth century, but Richard Bradley contends that it is still a vital area for research. He argues that it is only through a combination of oral tradition and the experience of encountering ancient material culture that people were able to formulate a sense...

Published May 22nd 2002 by Routledge

An Archaeology of Natural Places

By Richard Bradley

This volume explores why natural places such as caves, mountains, springs and rivers assumed a sacred character in European prehistory, and how the evidence for this can be analysed in the field. It shows how established research on votive deposits, rock art and production sites can contribute to a...

Published February 9th 2000 by Routledge