This third edition is fully revised featuring new illustrations and many of the advances in archaeology since its first publication in 1983, making it the latest and most accessible guide to archaeology - its history, techniques and theories. It includes: discovery and excavation of sites explained helpful outline of the major dating methods new theories and current controversies examined explanatory diagrams and photos guidance on further reading and up-to-date bibliography. There is also an electronic companion to Archaeology: An Introduction - check out the special page in the Routledge Online catalogue on how to access it: http://www routledge.com/routledge/textbooks/arch.html

Kevin Greene lectures in the Department of Archaeology at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. His book has been inspired by teaching experience in further, higher and adult education.