Encyclopedia of Prehistory ― Europe

Volume III of a projected nine-volume encyclopedia that provides basic information on all archaelogically known cultures worldwide and the entire prehistory of humankind. Organized alphabetically, entries present a general summary of information about the relevant East Asian and Oceanic traditions, as well as descriptive details about the environment and culture; archaeological areas and locales that are conventionally distinguished in the archaeological record; and subtraditions and sites. Maps at the front of the volume show the geographical range of the major traditions at a given time. Topics include absolute and relative time periods, location, diagnostic material attributes, regional subtraditions (where applicable), important sites, environment, settlements, economy, sociopolitical organization, religion and expressive culture, and suggested reading. Edited by Peter N. Peregrine (Lawrence U.) and Melvin Ember (Yale U.) and published by Kluwer Academic/Pelnum in conjunction with the Human Relations Area Files, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut. Volumes VII, VIII, and IX are due out by 9/02. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)