This book is a state-of-the-art introduction to the archaeology ofOceania, covering both Australia and the Pacific Islands. The first text to provide integrated treatment of thearchaeologies of Australia and the Pacific Islands Enables readers to form a coherent overview of culturaldevelopments across the region as a whole Brings together contributions from some of the region?sleading scholars Focuses on new discoveries, conceptual innovations, andpostcolonial realpolitik Challenges conventional thinking on major regional and globalissues in archaeology