The author of fourteen books and over 100 academic papers, he led. By mike parker pearson find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. This book is an account of a period covering some 4000 years from the beginnings of farming by stoneusing communities to the end of the era of bronze. Shop amongst our popular books, including 6, stonehenge a new understanding, stonehenge and more from mike parker pearson. Join mike parker pearson for an evening lecture to hear about the latest exciting developments in stonehenges story. Stonehenge mike parker pearson the post glacial flooding. I will be posting other views based on the books findings this month the new shop is very time consuming. Archaeological studies of the social practices of deaththe. Mike parker is a bestselling author who has been writing about his native province for many years and has earned numerous accolades, including that of nova scotias storyteller.
Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Jun 07, 2012 first, ive read several books about stonehenge and other ancient monuments, been to stonehenge, heard mike parker pearson speak last spring, and feel moderately wellinformed. Cille pheadair is one of more than 20 viking age and late norse settlements discovered on the island of south uist in the outer hebrides western isles, off the west coast of scotland. A bronze age settlement and iron age wheelhouse in south uist by parker pearson, mike and publisher oxbow books. Discount prices on books by mike parker pearson, including titles like the beaker people. Synthesis the stonehenge riverside project by mike parker pearson, joshua pollard, et al. Mike parker pearson is a lecturer in the department of archaeology and prehistory at the university of sheffield, england. Mike parker pearson describes surprising findings at. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Yet the book has so much new information on stonehenge and its immediate area that i was having many wow.
Mike parker pearson books and biography waterstones. Archaeology, stonehenge, neolithic, bronze age, henge, archaeological history. A parallel circle made of wood was a place of feasting, where the dead were sent off, taken down to the adjacent avon river. Sep 01, 2000 mike parker pearson is a lecturer in the department of archaeology and prehistory at the university of sheffield, england. Durrington walls to west amesbury by way of stonehenge. A professor at the ucl institute of archaeology, he previously worked for 25 years as a professor at the university of. For other people named mike pearson, see mike pearson disambiguation. He is an internationally renowned expert in the archaeology of death and also specialises in the later prehistory of britain and northern europe and the archaeology of madagascar and the western indian ocean. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. An iron age timber causeway with iron age and roman votive offerings. This book, one of the latest to focus on stonehenge, covers the.
Mike parker pearson, who joined the institute in 2012, has been leading a 10yearlong research programme on stonehenge and, in this paper, he outlines the history and current state of research. Author of bronze age britain, the archaeology of death and burial, and other publications on british and northern european prehistory and the archaeology of death. Amanda chadburn, richard osgood, mike pitts and julian richards for their advice. Mike parker pearson books list of books by mike parker. Oxbow books not yet published available for preorder this volume brings together recent excavations at two sites in pocklington, east yorkshire. He has appeared in the national geographic channel documentary stonehenge decoded and in the. The archaeology of death and burial is central to our attempts to understand vanished societies. Respected educators and practitioners author pearsons longtrusted course content in a variety of formats digital and print so students can access them however they like. Professor of british later prehistory, institute of archaeology, university college london.
For centuries, archeologists have spun theories on these stones existenceare they a druid temple. Through the remains of funerary rituals we learn not only about prehistoric peoples attitudes toward death and the afterlife but also about their culture, social system, and world view. Stonehenge book by mike parker pearson official publisher page. His previous books include bronze age britain and architecture and order. The archaeology of death and burial michael parker pearson. In 2005, mike parker pearson and the riverside project team made a series of astonishing discoveries that changed the way the world looked. Pearson 2016 harvard guidance to citing references within learner work contents 1.
Mike parker pearson project gutenberg selfpublishing. Aubrey burl, author of a brief history of stonehenge and seven other books on. He has published 14 books and over 100 academic papers. Mike is affiliated with the gorsebrook research institute for atlantic canada studies at saint marys university as a research associate. Stonehenge by mike parker pearson overdrive rakuten. In if stones could speak, awardwinning author marc aronson joins the research crew and records their efforts to crack stonehenges secrets. Discover book depositorys huge selection of mike parker pearson books online. National geographic helped sponsor the riverside archeological team. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Pdf on jan 20, 2017, george nash and others published. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. In 1998, through the insight of an archaeologistcolleague from madagascar, mike parkerpearson realised that it was actually part of a kind of ancient machine. The book gives a brief background of the myths and mysteries surrounding stonehenge as well as some facts. Parker pearson the archaeology of death and burial 1999.
The book explores the theory that the people of durrington walls built both. Mike parker pearson is a professor at the university college london institute of archaeology and an internationally renowned expert in the archeology of death. Oct 24, 20 mike parker pearson, who joined the institute in 2012, has been leading a 10yearlong research programme on stonehenge and, in this paper, he outlines the history and current state of research. The project set out to further understanding of stonehenge and neighbouring complex, durrington walls. Explore books by mike parker pearson with our selection at. Mike parker pearson draws on case studies from different periods and locations throughout the world the paleolithic in europe and. While the tone is decidedly academic, pearsons style is accessible enoughand the information discussed provocative enoughto make this book required reading for serious anglophiles, students of archaeology and anthropologists alike. The author of fourteen books and over 100 academic papers, he led the stonehenge riverside project from 200. Mike parker pearson is a professor of archaeology at sheffield university. Worldrenowned archaeologist mike parkerpearson has spent the last seven years on a quest to answer these and many other questions.
The book gives a brief background of the myths and mysteries surrounding stonehenge as well as some facts scientists have been able to determine about it. If stones could speak follows archeologist mike parker pearson in his studies to uncover the mysteries surrounding stonehenge. In 2005, mike parker pearson and the riverside project team made a series of astonishing discoveries that changed the way the world looked at stonehenge yet again. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. As well as printed options, students can get their books on their. Discover book depositorys huge selection of michael parker pearson books online. Led by professor mike parker pearson, the stonehenge riverside project brought together academics from around the globe in one of the largest field archaeology research studies of the 21st century. Pearson has been a leading content provider for over 100 years, publishing trusted content from subject matter experts such as kotler, sloman and campbell. The archaeology of death and burial by parker pearson mike. Stonehenge by mike parker pearson our knowledge about stonehenge has changed. Parker then shifted to daily pilot where he received 3 awards from the pressclub for the articles submitted by him. Michael mike parker pearson, fsa, fsa scot, fba born 26 june 1957 is an english archaeologist specialising in the. Pearsons awardwinning course materials provide an engaging, interactive learning experience focused on academic achievement.
Archaeological studies of the social practices of death the archaeology of death and burial. Solving the mysteries of the greatest stone age monument ebook. Stonehenge book by mike parker pearson official publisher. Shop amongst our popular books, including 37, guides of the north woods, historic annapolis valley and more from mike parker.
Jefferson parker is an american writer of the detective novel genre. Michael parker pearson is the author of the archaeology of death and burial 4. He will share some of these findings in his assembly series lecture, stonehenge. French, charles scaife, rob allen, michael j parker pearson, mike pollard, josh richards, colin thomas, julian and welham, kate 2012. Pdf stonehenge is the icon of british prehistory, and continues to inspire ingenious investigations and interpretations. The archaeology of death and burial parker pearson 1999. Cille pheadair by mike parker pearson overdrive rakuten. Mike parker pearson stonehenge stone circle news and. Its unusually wellpreserved stratigraphic sequence of nine p. Food, culture and identity in the neolithic and early bronze age, pp. Pearson titles are available in a range of formats digital and print so students can access them however they like. Stonehenge is one of the most enduring and mysterious monuments in the world. The archaeology of death and burial is at the heart of our attempts to understand disappeared societiesthrough the vestiges of funeral rites, we can learn not only about the attitudes of prehistoric men to death and the afterlife, but also about their way of life, their social organization and their vision of the world. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle.
Stonehenge mike parker pearson by robert john langdon. During his work as a journalist he gathered material and information for use in the first book. Stonehengea new understanding by mike parker pearson. Harvard guidance to citing references within learner work. Mar 01, 2010 stonehenge is one of the most enduring and mysterious monuments in the world.
With unprecedented access to the world historical sites 26. Download the archaeology of death and burial greenworks. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The archaeology of death and burial michael parker. This ambitious book contains the most recent and ambitious. Mike parker pearsons research team spent six years on a comprehensive dig in and around stonehenge, emerging with surprising discoveries and new theories on the origins and purpose of the prehistoric ruins. The author of 16 books and over 100 academic papers, he led the stonehenge riverside project from 2003 to 2009.