In a follow-up to her 1984 book, Prehistory of the Southwest, Linda Cordell of the University Museum in Boulder, Colorado, presents a thorough synthesis of research, past and present, on prehistoric and early historic cultures in the region. While intended for a primary audience of students and scholars, the clarity and readability of Archaeology of the Southwest make it a valuable reference for anyone wishing to go beyond the fundamentals of current research.
Archaeology of the Southwest
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Academic Press | 1997 | Book | Fall 1998 | Vol. 2 | No. 3 |
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