The Archaeology of Environmental Change

The Archaeology of Environmental Change
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Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Total Pages : 337
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ISBN-10 : 9780816514847
ISBN-13 : 0816514844
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Book Synopsis The Archaeology of Environmental Change by : Christopher T. Fisher

Download or read book The Archaeology of Environmental Change written by Christopher T. Fisher and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2012-02 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, a diverse collection of case studies reveal how archaeology can contribute to a better understanding of humans' relation to the environment. The Archaeology of Environmental Change shows that the environmental challenges facing humanity today can be better approached through an attempt to understand how past societies dealt with similar circumstances.


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