The Past in Perspective: An Introduction to Human Prehistory, 4/e
Kenneth L. Feder,
Central Connecticut State University
ISBN: 0073107700 Copyright year: 2007
Feature Summary
Interactive Timeline Study Guides.
The 14 interactive timelines on the companion custom website review the textbook's chapter contents and correspond to the 14 timelines in the text.
In the interactive versions, students drag an event name to its proper space on each timeline.
For each correctly matched event, additional content in the form of a brief explanation appears in a text display window.
When used as a study tool, the timelines help reinforce important concepts covered in a chapter.
A focus on major themes of the human evolutionary story, with archaeological findings integrated into the discussion of these themes.
A consistent format in the chapters dealing with the human story.
Each chapter opens with an amusing anecdote or personal perspective that relates to the chapter topic;
this prelude is followed by the hard data and consensus interpretations of the chapter's focus,
exploration of the uncertainties of our interpretations,
a case study close-up, and
a description of a site or museum exhibit related to the chapter discussion.
An appropriate level of detail for undergraduates with no previous exposure to archaeology.
Effective learning aids, including
maps pinpointing locations of sites discussed,
timelines,
chapter summaries,
key terms,
suggested reading lists,
a glossary, and
16 pages of full color photos grouped thematically.
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2007 McGraw-Hill Higher Education