Joy McCorriston Books

Focusing on archaeological findings in the Dhofar plateau and the Nejd region of Southern Oman, this book details surveys and excavations of small stone monuments and pastoral settlements. It provides insights into the historical significance of these sites, contributing to the understanding of ancient societies in the area. The research highlights the cultural and environmental context of the region, making it a valuable resource for those interested in archaeology and the history of Oman.

Since taking their first steps on this planet, humans have changed the environment around them. Anthropocene: A New Introduction to World Prehistory tells the comprehensive story of human prehistory through the lens of anthropogenic environmental change. Each chapter explains how and why ancient humans transformed the Earth, linking prehistory to today's greatest global challenge. As they explore this record of the world's early people and societies, authors Joy McCorriston and Julie Field reject the traditional account of cultural evolution, instead presenting a thematic organization that highlights our Anthropocene narrative. Chapters are devoted to cities and agriculture, but also to such topics as technology, extinction, food production, writing and extractivism. Chapter 9, 'Individuals and Identity,' considers human identity and agency in more recent eras, and the book ends with a contemporary chapter that takes a hopeful look at the future.