Field Methods in Archaeology: Seventh Edition

ISBN-13: 9781598744286 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 448 str.

Thomas R. Hester; Harry J. Shafer; Kenneth L. Feder

Opis

Field Methods in Archaeology has been the leading source for instructors and students in archaeology courses and field schools for 60 years since it was first authored in 1949 by the legendary Robert Heizer. Left Coast has arranged to put the most recent Seventh Edition back into print after a brief hiatus, making this classic textbook again available to the next generation of archaeology students. This comprehensive guide provides an authoritative overview of the variety of methods used in field archaeology, from research design, to survey and excavation strategies, to conservation of artifacts and record-keeping. Authored by three leading archaeologists, with specialized contributions by several other experts, this volume deals with current issues such as cultural resource management, relations with indigenous peoples, and database management as well as standard methods of archaeological data collection and analysis.

Recenzje

"A very readable and well illustrated guide to field archaeology.does an excellent job covering the major facets." -American Anthropologist

Spis treści

1: Introduction; 2: Goals of Archaeological Investigation; 3: Research Design and Sampling Techniques; 4: Site Survey; 5: Methods of Excavation; 6: Data Preservation; 7: The Handling and Conservation of Artifacts in the Field; 8: Archaeological Field Photography; 9: Archaeological Mapping, Site Grids, and Surveying; 10: Stratigraphy; 11: Excavation and Analysis of Human Remains; 12: Excavation and Recovery of Botanical Materials from Archaeological Sites; 13: Basic Approaches in Archaeological Faunal Analysis; 14: Chronological Methods

O autorze

Hester, Thomas R; Shafer, Harry J; Feder, Kenneth L