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Lawrence L. Loendorf, Christopher Chippindale, ...

University of Arizona Press, 2006

Contrasting perceptions on rock art styles and history
Rock paintings and carvings are found across North America from the south to Canada, and have led to many studies and regional distinctions. Finally here's a title to pull it all together: a scholarly college-level discussion of the extent of North American rock art research which examines sites from the different regions and draws together different approaches to rock art studies. Even more ...

Decision Sciences: Journal of Innovative Education (Volume 2, Number 1, Spring 2004
Constance H. McLaren, David A. Bradbard, ..., 2004

The expanding criminalization of environmental laws: the recent decisions in Hanousek, Hong and Hansen.: An ...
Joe D. Whitley, David B. Weinstein, ...

Florida Bar, 2003

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Cave Paintings and the Human Spirit: The Origin of Creativity and Belief
David S. Whitley

Prometheus Books, 2008

The magnificent prehistoric art discovered in caves throughout France and Spain raises many questions about early human culture. What do these superbly rendered paintings of horses, bison, and enigmatic human figures and symbols mean? How can we explain the sudden flourishing of artistic creativity at such a high level? And in what ways does this artwork reflect the underlying belief system, worldview, and life of the people who created it? ...

Introduction to Rock Art Research

3 reviews
David S. Whitley

Left Coast Press, 2005

The Best Rock Art Introductory Book
Dr. Whitley is one of the top three specialists in rock art research in the world today. His scholarly record of top-notch scholarship spans three continents and includes ground-breaking perceptual advances. He pulled together and edited the 2000 capstone book "The Handbook of Rock Art Research" - the standard by which all other future compilations must be judged. The problem was that ...

Belief in the Past: Theoretical Approaches to the Archaeology of Religion

Left Coast Press, 2008

Human actions are often deeply intertwined with religion and can be understood in a strictly religious context. Yet, many volumes and articles pertaining to discussions of religion in the archaeological past have focused primarily on the sociopolitical implications of such remains. The authors in this volume argue that while these interpretations certainly have a meaningful place in understanding the human past, they provide only part of the ...

Handbook of Rock Art Research

1 review
David S. Whitley

AltaMira Press, 1999

Handbook, indeed
This thick tome should be considered required reading for anyone interested in researching rock art. The book sees contributions from experts the field of rock art research providing practical, theoretical and geographical knowledge about rock art research. The first section deals with the practicalities of rock art recording and research approaches; the second section explores the interpretation ...

A Guide to Rock Art Sites: Southern California and Southern Nevada

2 reviews
David S. Whitley

Mountain Press Publishing Company, 1996

Rock art Rocks!
This book cuts through the clutter of previous rock art meanings and uses the wisdom of the native americans to describe these symbols. I enjoyed reviewing his descriptions of the sites I have already visited and learned the locations of many more. Complete directions, maps, and contacts for each site are included. This is an excellent resource for people who love rock art!