'A systematic overview of archaeology covering its central theories, approaches and methods. Recommended for academic libraries.' - Library Journal'The book is well-produced and is a fascinating treasure chest in which to dip.' - Iain Watson, Reference Reviews'Will undoubtedly become a standard reference work, for a generation at least, I guess. The Encyclopedia is authoritative and, as Graeme Barker intended, is also very readable.' - Iain Watson, Reference Reviews'...a tour de force of modern archaeology.' - Archaeology in New Zealand Vol. 44 No. 1. [March 2001]'In sum, the Companion Encyclopedia to Archaeology is a remarkable achievement. - Archaeology in New Zealand Vol. 44 No. 1. [March 2001]'...in general, work stands as a reminder of just how sophisticated and all encompassing the discipline of archaeology has become...' - Archaeology in New Zealand Vol. 44 No. 1. [March 2001]'...a remarkable resource, a valuable set of essays for students and professionals alike.' - Archaeology in New Zealand Vol. 44 No. 1 [March 2001]

• Part 1 Origins, Aims and Methods; Chapter 1 Discovering the Past, Alain Schnapp, Kristian Kristiansen; Chapter 2 The Development of Archaeological Theory, Charles L. Redman; Chapter 3 The Nature of Archaeological Evidence, John Collis; Chapter 4 Field Archaeology, Martin Carver; Chapter 5 Establishing Archaeological Chronologies, Anthony Harding; Chapter 6 Reconstructing the Environment and Natural Landscape, Tony Brown; Chapter 7 Studying People, Simon Hillson; Chapter 8 Studying Structures, Matthew Johnson; Chapter 9 Studying Artefacts, Elizabeth Slater; Chapter 10 Preserving and Presenting the Evidence, Mike Parker Pearson; Part 2 Themes and Approaches; Chapter 11 Culture and Identity, Julian Thomas; Chapter 12 The Organization of Society, Chris Gosden; Chapter 13 Settlement and Territory, John Bintliff; Chapter 14 Food and Farming, Graeme Barker, Annie Grant; Chapter 15 Production and Exchange in Prehistory, Timothy Earle; Chapter 16 Production and Exchange in Historical Archaeology, John Moreland; Chapter 17 Population Dynamics, Fekri A. Hassan; Chapter 18 Cognition, Steven Mithen, Nigel Spivey; Part 3 Writing Archaeological History; Chapter 19 Human Evolution, Andrew T. Chamberlain; Chapter 20 Hunter-Gatherer Societies, Robin Dennell; Chapter 21 Early Agricultural Societies, Peter Bogucki; Chapter 22 The Development of Rank Societies, Stephen J. Shennan; Chapter 23 Urbanization and State Formation, Simon Stoddart; Chapter 24 The Development of Empires, Stephen L. Dyson; Chapter 25 Post-Collapse Societies, Joseph A. Tainter; Chapter 26 Europe in the Middle Ages, Neil Christie; Chapter 27 Archaeology and Islam, Alastair Northedge; Chapter 28 Archaeology of the Modern State: European Colonialism, James A. Delle, Mark P. Leone, Paul R. Mullins; Chapter 29 The Archaeology of Industrialization, Marilyn Palmer;

'A systematic overview of archaeology covering its central theories, approaches and methods. Recommended for academic libraries.' - Library Journal'The book is well-produced and is a fascinating treasure chest in which to dip.' - Iain Watson, Reference Reviews'Will undoubtedly become a standard reference work, for a generation at least, I guess. The Encyclopedia is authoritative and, as Graeme Barker intended, is also very readable.' - Iain Watson, Reference Reviews'...a tour de force of modern archaeology.' - Archaeology in New Zealand Vol. 44 No. 1. [March 2001]'In sum, the Companion Encyclopedia to Archaeology is a remarkable achievement. - Archaeology in New Zealand Vol. 44 No. 1. [March 2001]'...in general, work stands as a reminder of just how sophisticated and all encompassing the discipline of archaeology has become...' - Archaeology in New Zealand Vol. 44 No. 1. [March 2001]'...a remarkable resource, a valuable set of essays for students and professionals alike.' - Archaeology in New Zealand Vol. 44 No. 1 [March 2001]

• Part 1 Origins, Aims and Methods; Chapter 1 Discovering the Past, Alain Schnapp, Kristian Kristiansen; Chapter 2 The Development of Archaeological Theory, Charles L. Redman; Chapter 3 The Nature of Archaeological Evidence, John Collis; Chapter 4 Field Archaeology, Martin Carver; Chapter 5 Establishing Archaeological Chronologies, Anthony Harding; Chapter 6 Reconstructing the Environment and Natural Landscape, Tony Brown; Chapter 7 Studying People, Simon Hillson; Chapter 8 Studying Structures, Matthew Johnson; Chapter 9 Studying Artefacts, Elizabeth Slater; Chapter 10 Preserving and Presenting the Evidence, Mike Parker Pearson; Part 2 Themes and Approaches; Chapter 11 Culture and Identity, Julian Thomas; Chapter 12 The Organization of Society, Chris Gosden; Chapter 13 Settlement and Territory, John Bintliff; Chapter 14 Food and Farming, Graeme Barker, Annie Grant; Chapter 15 Production and Exchange in Prehistory, Timothy Earle; Chapter 16 Production and Exchange in Historical Archaeology, John Moreland; Chapter 17 Population Dynamics, Fekri A. Hassan; Chapter 18 Cognition, Steven Mithen, Nigel Spivey; Part 3 Writing Archaeological History; Chapter 19 Human Evolution, Andrew T. Chamberlain; Chapter 20 Hunter-Gatherer Societies, Robin Dennell; Chapter 21 Early Agricultural Societies, Peter Bogucki; Chapter 22 The Development of Rank Societies, Stephen J. Shennan; Chapter 23 Urbanization and State Formation, Simon Stoddart; Chapter 24 The Development of Empires, Stephen L. Dyson; Chapter 25 Post-Collapse Societies, Joseph A. Tainter; Chapter 26 Europe in the Middle Ages, Neil Christie; Chapter 27 Archaeology and Islam, Alastair Northedge; Chapter 28 Archaeology of the Modern State: European Colonialism, James A. Delle, Mark P. Leone, Paul R. Mullins; Chapter 29 The Archaeology of Industrialization, Marilyn Palmer;