Prehistory : the making of the human mind
Title:
Prehistory : the making of the human mind
Author:
Renfrew, Colin, 1937-
ISBN:
9780812976618
Edition:
Modern library paperback ed.
Publication Information:
New York : Modern Library, 2009
Physical Description:
xiii, 219 p. ; 21 cm
Series:
Modern Library chronicles ; 30
Modern Library chronicles
Series Title:
Modern Library chronicles ;
Modern Library chronicles
General Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Contents:
Part I: The discovery of prehistory -- The idea of prehistory -- Mapping the human past: Prehistory before 1940 -- Dating: the radiocarbon revolution -- The possibility of world prehistory -- Part II: The prehistory of mind -- The sapient paradox -- Toward a prehistory of mind -- Constructing the community -- Worldly goods-- Appropriating the cosmos -- From prehistory to history -- Prospect: the future of prehistory.
Abstract:
In this invaluable, brief account of human development prior to the last four millennia, Colin Renfrew delivers a meticulously researched and passionately argued chronicle about our life on earth, and our ongoing quest to understand it.
Subject:
| Anthropology, Prehistoric |
| Prehistoric peoples |
| Human evolution |
| Antiquities, Prehistoric |
Summary:
In this invaluable, brief account of human development prior to the last four millennia, Colin Renfrew delivers a meticulously researched and passionately argued chronicle about our life on earth, and our ongoing quest to understand it.