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People of the Earth: An Introduction to World Prehistory, 16th Edition by Brian M. Fagan, Nadia Durrani, Brian Fagan is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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People of the Earth is a narrative account of the prehistory of humankind from our origins over 6 million years ago to the first pre-industrial states, beginning about 5,000 years ago. This is a global prehistory, which covers prehistoric times in every corner of the world in a jargon-free style for newcomers to archaeology. Many world histories begin with the first pre-industrial states. This book starts at the beginning of human history and summarizes the latest research into such major topics as human origins, the emergence and spread of modern humans, the first farming, and the origins of civilization. People of the Earth is unique in its even balance of the human past, its readily accessible style, and its flowing narrative that carries the reader through the long sweep of our past. The book is highly illustrated and features boxes and sidebars describing key dating methods and important archaeological sites. This classic world prehistory sets the standard for books on the subject and is the most widely used such textbook in the world. It is aimed at introductory students in archaeology and anthropology taking survey courses on the prehistoric past, as well as more advanced re

Who reads People of the Earth: An Introduction to World Prehistory, 16th Edition?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Brian M. Fagan, Nadia Durrani, Brian Fagan
Publisher
Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
Published
2023
Language
EN
ISBN
9781003332763
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Science, Anthropology, History

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