Archaeological Research
Author | : Peter Peregrine |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 222 |
Release | : 2016-12-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781351816625 |
ISBN-13 | : 1351816624 |
Rating | : 4/5 (624 Downloads) |
Download or read book Archaeological Research written by Peter Peregrine and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-12-01 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This updated edition of Archaeological Research introduces the basic methods of archaeological research, including data collection, analysis, interpretation, as well as a consideration of the state of archaeology today. New to the Second Edition is updated information on geographic information systems and remote sensing strategies, and a greatly expanded discussion of practices in cultural resource management archaeology. This popular, concise textbook explores various research methods, analytical techniques, legal and ethical issues facing archaeologists; includes discussions of the archaeological process and record, sampling and research design, survey and excavation methods and strategies, recordkeeping, analysis, archaeological dating, presenting results, and research opportunities; is an excellent text for undergraduate students in basic archaeology courses, field methods courses, and field schools