African Archaeology: A Critical Introduction - Paperback

by Ann B. Stahl (Editor)

A landmark introduction to the archaeology of Africa that challenges misconceptions & claims about Africa's past and teaches students how to evaluate these claims.

• Provides an unprecedented and exciting introduction to the archaeology of Africa
• Challenges misconceptions & claims about Africa's past and teaches students how to evaluate these claims
• Includes a thoughtful introduction that explores the contexts that have shaped archaeological knowledge of Africa's past
• Lays out research questions that have shaped the contours of African archaeology
• Comprised of chapters specifically written for this volume by prominent archaeologists with regional and topical expertise

Back Jacket

African Archaeology: A Critical Introduction fills a crucial gap by providing a multi-authored introduction to the archaeology of Africa that challenges misconceptions and claims about Africa's past, and teaches students how to evaluate these claims. Ann Stahl's thoughtful introduction explores the contexts that have shaped archaeological knowledge of Africa's past and asks readers to consider for whom Africa's past matters and why. African Archaeology comprises unique contributions by prominent archaeologists with regional and topical expertise. They explore the preoccupations and assumptions that have framed research, assess the quality and reliability of evidence, and chart emerging research directions and questions that can help build on the strengths of earlier work, while finally setting aside long-held misperceptions.

African Archaeology is a landmark volume and an indispensable tool for students, instructors, and researchers.

Author Biography

Ann Brower Stahl is Professor of Anthropology at Binghamton University, SUNY