Archaeology: Theories, Methods, and Practice
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This edition suggests Archaeology: Theories, Methods, and Practice by Paul Bahn ; Colin Renfrew ; Paul G. Bahn is a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. This edition lists 2000 • W W Norton & Co Inc • 640 pages, which gives you a quick sense of scope and pace.
Edition on file: 2000 • W W Norton & Co Inc • 640 pages • ISBN 9780500281475.
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