| Edition |
3rd ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 389 pages) : illustrations, maps. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Cambridge world archaeology
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Cambridge world archaeology.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 311-368) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- The emergence of humankind in Africa -- The consolidation of basic human culture -- Regional diversification and specialisation -- The beginnings of permanent settlement -- Early farmers -- Iron-using peoples before AD 1000 -- The second millennium AD in sub-Saharan Africa. |
| Summary |
In this fully revised and expanded edition of his seminal archaeological survey, David Phillipson presents a lucid, fully illustrated account of African prehistory, from the origins of humanity to the time of European colonisation, and demonstrates the relevance of archaeological research to an understanding of Africa today. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Prehistoric peoples -- Africa.
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Prehistoric peoples. |
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Africa. |
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Africa -- Antiquities.
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Antiquities. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Phillipson, D.W. African archaeology. 3rd ed. Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2005 0521832365 052154002X (DLC) 2004049657 (OCoLC)55078405 |
| ISBN |
0511113374 (electronic book) |
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9780511113376 (electronic book) |
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0511111843 (electronic book ; Adobe Reader) |
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9780511111846 (electronic book ; Adobe Reader) |
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0521832365 |
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9780521832366 |
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052154002X |
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9780521540025 |
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0511112866 (electronic book ; Adobe Reader) |
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9780511112867 (electronic book ; Adobe Reader) |
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9780511800313 (electronic book) |
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0511800312 (electronic book) |
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0521673100 |
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9780521673105 |
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