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  • Lost City, Found Pyramid

    Understanding Alternative Archaeologies and Pseudoscientific Practices

    de David S. Anderson, Jeb J. Card, Christopher Begley, Stacy Dunn, James S. Bielo, Tera C. Pruitt, Denis Gojak, Evan A. Parker, Terry Barnhart0, Deborah A. Bolnick1, Bradley T. Lepper2, April M. Beisaw3, Kenneth L. Feder4 ...
    A critical investigation into how modern myths shape interpretations of the ancient past.Lost City, Found Pyramid delves into the fascinating world of sensational “pseudoarchaeology,” from perennial discoveries of lost pyramids or civilizations to contemporary ghost-hunting and reality TV. It examines how nonscientific pursuit of myths and legends warps both public perceptions of archaeology and ... Leer más

    $21.99 USD

  • Spooky Archaeology

    Myth and the Science of the Past

    de Jeb J. Card ...
    Outside of scientific journals, archaeologists are depicted as searching for lost cities and mystical artifacts in news reports, television, video games, and movies like Indiana Jones or The Mummy. This fantastical image has little to do with day-to-day science, yet it is deeply connected to why people are fascinated by the ancient past. By exploring the development of archaeology, this book helps ... Leer más

    $26.99 USD

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  • Archaeology of the Night

    Life After Dark in the Ancient World

    Edición de Nancy Gonlin, April Nowell ...
    How did ancient peoples experience, view, and portray the night? What was it like to live in the past when total nocturnal darkness was the norm? Archaeology of the Night explores the archaeology, anthropology, mythology, iconography, and epigraphy of nocturnal practices and questions the dominant models of daily ancient life. A diverse team of experienced scholars uses a variety of methods and ... Leer más

    $22.99 USD

  • Uneven Futures

    Strategies for Community Survival from Speculative Fiction

    Edición de Ida Yoshinaga, Sean Guynes, Gerry Canavan ...
    Essays on speculative/science fiction explore the futures that feed our most cherished fantasies and terrifying nightmares, while helping diverse communities devise new survival strategies for a tough millennium.The explosion in speculative/science fiction (SF) across different media from the late twentieth century to the present has compelled those in the field of SF studies to rethink the ... Leer más

    $21.99 USD

  • Archaeology Is a Brand!

    The Meaning of Archaeology in Contemporary Popular Culture

    de Cornelius Holtorf ...
    What impact is there on the field to recognize that archaeology is a regular feature in daily life and popular culture? Based upon the study of England, Germany, Sweden and the USA, Cornelius Holtorf examines the commonalities and peculiarities of media portrayal of archaeology in these countries, and the differences between media presentations and audience knowledge and attraction to the subject, ... Leer más

    $58.99 USD

  • The Dawn of Everything

    A New History of Humanity

    de David Graeber, David Wengrow ...
    INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA dramatically new understanding of human history, challenging our most fundamental assumptions about social evolution—from the development of agriculture and cities to the origins of the state, democracy, and inequality—and revealing new possibilities for human emancipation.For generations, our remote ancestors have been cast as primitive and childlike—either free ... Leer más

    $12.99 USD

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  • Fingerprints of the Gods

    The Evidence of Earth's Lost Civilization

    de Graham Hancock ...
    Could the story of mankind be far older than we have previously believed? Using tools as varied as archaeo-astronomy, geology, and computer analysis of ancient myths, Graham Hancock presents a compelling case to suggest that it is.Graham Hancock is featured in Ancient Apocalypse, a Netflix original docuseries.“A fancy piece of historical sleuthing . . . intriguing and entertaining and sturdy ... Leer más

    $9.99 USD

  • Political Strategies in Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica

    Edición de Sarah Kurnick, Joanne Baron ...
    Political authority contains an inherent contradiction. Rulers must reinforce social inequality and bolster their own unique position at the top of the sociopolitical hierarchy, yet simultaneously emphasize social similarities and the commonalities shared by all. Political Strategies in Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica explores the different and complex ways that those who exercised authority in the ... Leer más

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  • The Next Apocalypse

    The Art and Science of Survival

    de Chris Begley ...
    In this insightful book, an underwater archaeologist and survival coach shows how understanding the collapse of civilizations can help us prepare for a troubled future.Pandemic, climate change, or war: our era is ripe with the odor of doomsday. In movies, books, and more, our imaginations run wild with visions of dreadful, abandoned cities and returning to the land in a desperate attempt at ... Leer más

    $17.99 USD

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  • Ancient Mysteries

    Discover the latest intriguiging, Scientifically sound explinations to Age-old puzzles

    de Peter James, Nick Thorpe ...
    What was the Minotaur? Did a Welsh prince discover America? Did Robin Hood really exist? How does the Star of Bethlehem fit into the science of astronomy? Is the Vinland Map a fake? Can archaeologists use spirit messages to guide their work?For centuries, philosophers, scientists, and charlatans have attempted to decipher the baffling mysteries of our past, from the Stonehenge to the lost ... Leer más

    $12.99 USD

  • A History of Archaeological Thought

    de Bruce G. Trigger ...
    In its original edition, Bruce Trigger's book was the first ever to examine the history of archaeological thought from medieval times to the present in world-wide perspective. Now, in this new edition, he both updates the original work and introduces new archaeological perspectives and concerns. At once stimulating and even-handed, it places the development of archaeological thought and theory ... Leer más

    $45.99 USD

  • Why Hope?

    The Stand Against Civilization

    de John Zerzan ...
    The infamous eco-anarchist John Zerzan whose books have resulted in recent interviews by Vice and Believer magazines, checks in with further provocative articles about the chaotic results of civilization and technology.Says novelist Lang Gore in his introduction:"The present collection of essays continues the overarching thrust of John's scholarship, unveiling the post-apocalyptic nature of our ... Leer más

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