The third edition of this text has been completely rewritten to take full account of the developments in archaeology on both sides of the Atlantic. Updated and expanded to include the many advances in archaeology since its first publication in 1983, Archaeology: An Introduction is the most accessible guide to archaeology--its history, techniques, and theories. This edition features new illustrations, an explanation of the discovery and excavation of sites, a helpful outline of the major dating methods, clear explanations of scientific techniques, an examination of new theories and current controversies, and explanatory descriptive diagrams and photos.