African archaeology /
David W. Phillipson.
- 3rd ed.
- Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2005 .
- xvi, 389 p. : ill., maps ; 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-368) and index.
The emergence of humankind in Africa -- The consolidation of basic h uman culture -- Regional diversification and specialisation -- The begi nnings of permanent settlement -- Early farmers -- Iron-using peoples b efore AD 1000 -- The second millennium AD in sub-Saharan Africa.