Although it is called an encyclopedia, this attractive volume is more like a thematic atlas (in fact, the largest section is called “The Atlas”). A team of  more than 40 archaeologists, historians, and cultural anthropologists provided the text. More than 550 archival and color images, 20 regional maps, and 150 locator maps, as well as time lines, make the past ages live.  An introduction covers the history, types, and techniques of archaeology and the issues facing the discipline today. [...]