Book description
Examines the development of archaeology as a science and the process by which humankind developed an understanding of its past
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1 author picked The Discovery of the Past as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
The Discovery of the Past is an intellectual tour de force focused on explaining how the modern practice of archaeology came to be.
The book has a particular strength in charting the origins and growth of archaeology in Europe and the consequences of its application to the exploration of remote human history around the world.
From Tim's list on the history and philosophy of archaeology.
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