AFRICAN ARCHAEOLOGY: A CRITICAL INTRODUCTION

Ann Brower Stahl

A landmark introduction to the archaeology of Africa that challenges misconceptions & claims about Africa’s past and teaches students how to evaluate these claims.

Provides an unprecedented and exciting introduction to the archaeology of Africa

Challenges misconceptions & claims about Africa’s past and teaches students how to evaluate these claims

Includes a thoughtful introduction that explores the contexts that have shaped archaeological knowledge of Africa's past

Lays out research questions that have shaped the contours of African archaeology

Comprised of chapters specifically written for this volume by prominent archaeologists with regional and topical expertise