Easter Island, Earth Island: The Enigmas of Rapa Nui - Couverture rigide

Bahn, Paul; Flenley, John

 
9781442266551: Easter Island, Earth Island: The Enigmas of Rapa Nui
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ISBN 10 : 1442266554 ISBN 13 : 9781442266551
Editeur : Rowman & Littlefield, 2017

Synopsis

Easter Island, isolated deep in the South Pacific and now a World Heritage Site, was home to a fascinating prehistoric culture-one that produced massive stone effigies (the moai) and the birdman cult-and yet much of the island's past remains shrouded in mystery. Where did the islanders come from, and when? How did Rapa Nui culture evolve over the centuries? How, and why, did their natural environment change over time?

Paul Bahn and John Flenley guide readers through the mysteries and enigmas of Rapa Nui, incorporating the records of early explorers, folk legends, and archaeological evidence along the way. They cover the island's geological and environmental history and explore its flora and fauna, illustrating how human actions affected the natural environment of the island. This fourth edition draws in: recent DNA studies of ancient human and animal bones as well as plant remains; evolving understandings of how the moai were transported; and current efforts to reforest the island.

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À propos des auteurs

Paul Bahn, PhD, devotes his time to writing, editing, and translating books on archaeology, and he has a key research interest in prehistoric art as well as the archaeology of Easter Island. His numerous publications include The Archaeology of Hollywood and Archaeology: Theories, Methods, and Practice (with Colin Renfrew). He also serves as editor of Archaeology Hotspots, a series with Rowman & Littlefield of general-interest books exploring the archaeological history of particular countries around the world.

John Flenley is emeritus professor of geography at Massey University, University of New Zealand.

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Éditeur
Rowman & Littlefield
Date d'édition
2017
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1442266554
ISBN 13 
9781442266551
Reliure
Relié
Numéro d'édition
4
Nombre de pages
304
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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9781538129784: Easter Island, Earth Island: The Enigmas of Rapa Nui

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  1538129787 ISBN 13 :  9781538129784
Editeur : Rowman & Littlefield, 2019
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