This book is a short introduction to the concept of time in archaeology. It covers all the main topics, including a discussion of chronology and change, time and the nature of the archaeological record, and the perception of time and history in past societies. Gavin Lucas goes on to suggest future directions for the subject as well as explaining the broader relevance of time to archaeology. Drawing on a wide range of archaeological examples from a variety of periods and regions, it provides students with a crucial source book on one of the key themes of archaeology.