David Hurst Thomas Bücher

Eine reichbebilderte Chronik über die Welt der Indianer Nordamerikas, ihre "Geschichte, Kunst, Kultur von den Anfängen bis zur Gegenwart".

Focusing on archaeological findings, the narrative reveals the sophisticated civilization and culture of the first Americans. It explores diverse sites, including Pueblo dwellings, buffalo jumps, and coastal villages, intertwining contemporary research with tribal life accounts. This approach provides a fresh perspective on Native American history, culture, and rituals, highlighting the richness and complexity of their heritage.

Featuring insights from renowned archaeologists David Hurst Thomas and Robert L. Kelly, this edition offers a practical exploration of archaeological methods through real-world examples. Readers will enhance their ability to formulate questions, solve problems, and differentiate fact from fiction in archaeology. The book covers essential topics such as data analysis, survey, and excavation techniques while fostering scientific reasoning. An improved full-color design enhances visual clarity, and supplemental resources, including a companion website and a CD-ROM, enrich the learning experience.

Spanning thousands of years, this comprehensive history of the diverse native American cultures ranges from the time when humans first set foot in America and provides incisive analyses of modern-day issues and problems. TV tie-in. 250,000 first printing.