Archaeology of Prehistoric Native America

First published in 1998. Did prehistoric humans walk to North America from Siberia?  Who were the inhabitants of the spectacular Anasazi cliff dwellings in the Southwest and why did they disappear?  Native Americans used acorns as a major food source, but how did they get rid of the tannic acid which is toxic to humans?  How does radiocarbon dating work and how accurate is it? Written for the informed lay person, college-level student, and professional, Archaeology of Prehistoric