Bahn, Paul G. and Flenley, John R.

Easter Island, Earth Island [Archeology]

London: Thames & Hudson, 2005. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket.

No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Still Gift Quality. 9.75 inches tall; 240 pages with an index;  illustrated with color photography and drawings.

The book highlights the pioneering research of the authors, drawing on years of fieldwork and analysis, and challenges previous misconceptions about the island’s culture and its environmental challenges. With rich illustrations, including photographs and maps, "Easter Island, Earth Island" provides both a scholarly and accessible narrative, inviting readers to reconsider the history of this isolated Polynesian society. The work is an invaluable resource for those interested in anthropology, archaeology, and environmental studies.

Bahn and Flenley examine the famed moai statues and their significance, offering a deep analysis of the island’s prehistory and the rise and fall of its once-thriving society. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the authors explore the ecological collapse caused by deforestation and the complex interactions between the island’s inhabitants and their environment.

Combining archaeological insights with environmental science, the book delves into the island’s fascinating history and the dramatic transformations it has undergone.

Subjects: Easter Island, Polynesian Culture, Archaeological Methodology, Environmental Science, Archaeology, Anthropology, History, Geography, Oceania.

Item #20516
ISBN: 0500050651

Price: $24.00