Archaeology

Archaeology, 7th Edition, published by Cengage Learning, introduces fundamental principles and practices of the archaeological discipline. The textbook provides an accessible overview of essential subject matter for students.

Coverage focuses on core archaeological concepts while incorporating developments and research across the field. Authors Robert L. Kelly and David Hurst Thomas present these principles through personalized examples and high-interest topics designed to engage learners.

The volume connects conceptual instruction to practical perspectives from excavation work. Kelly and Thomas draw upon more than 75 years of combined experience leading archaeological excavations to illustrate foundational fieldwork.