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Archaeology - The Oxford Handbook of African Archaeology (Oxford Handbooks)

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Book Synopsis: Africa has the longest and arguably the most diverse archaeological record of any of the continents. It is where the human lineage first evolved and from where Homo sapiens spread across the rest of the world. Later, it witnessed novel experiments in food-production and unique trajectories to urbanism and the organisation of large communities that were not always structured along strictly hierarchical lines. Millennia of engagement with societies in other parts of the world confirm Africa's active participation in the construction of the modern world, while the richness of its history, ethnography, and linguistics provide unusually powerful opportunities for constructing interdisciplinary narratives of Africa's past.

This Handbook provides a comprehensive and up-to-date synthesis of African archaeology, covering the entirety of the continent's past from the beginnings of human evolution to the archaeological legacy of European colonialism. As well as covering almost all periods and regions of the continent, it includes a mixture of key methodological and theoretical issues and debates, and situates the subject's contemporary practice within the discipline's history and the infrastructural challenges now facing its practitioners. Bringing together essays on all these themes from over seventy contributors, many of them living and working in Africa, it offers a highly accessible, contemporary account of the subject for use by scholars and students of not only archaeology, but also history, anthropology, and other disciplines.

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Unlock the mysteries of Africa's rich history with The Oxford Handbook of African Archaeology. As the only book of its kind, it offers a comprehensive and up-to-date synthesis of African archaeology, covering the entire continent's past from the beginnings of human evolution to the archaeological legacy of European colonialism. With over seventy contributors, many of them living and working in Africa, this handbook brings together essays on key methodological and theoretical issues, providing a highly accessible and contemporary account of the subject.

Discover Africa's extraordinary archaeological record, which spans millennia and showcases its diverse heritage. From the evolution of the human lineage to unique experiments in food-production and the formation of complex urban communities, Africa has played a pivotal role in shaping the modern world. Its history, ethnography, and linguistics offer fascinating opportunities for interdisciplinary narratives, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and students of archaeology, history, anthropology, and more.

Thanks to its inclusion of almost all periods and regions of the continent, this handbook is a treasure trove of knowledge. Dive into the depth of Africa's past and explore its engagement with societies across the globe. Immerse yourself in thought-provoking debates and gain insights into contemporary archaeological practices. Don't miss out on this unparalleled resource that provides an in-depth understanding of Africa's vibrant heritage.

Unleash the historian within and embark on a journey through Africa's captivating past. The Oxford Handbook of African Archaeology is the ultimate companion for anyone seeking a comprehensive and authoritative account of Africa's archaeological wonders. Get your copy today and witness the richness of Africa's history as it unfolds before your eyes. Order now!

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