Description
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive handbook provides step-by-step instructions on how to do archaeological fieldwork in North America. The wealth of diagrams, photos, maps and checklists clearly illustrate how to design, fund, research, map, record, interpret, photograph, and present archaeological surveys and excavations.
Trade ReviewIt is a hands-on field manual that provies a step-by-step guide to undertaking and successfully completing a wide variety of archaeological fieldwork projects. The book is intended not only for archaeologists; explores firmly grounded, essential, practical techniques and elucidates the ethical issues facing archaeology today. The title is illustrated with diagrams, photos, photographs, and presents surveys and excavations. * Wonderpedia *
...some wonderful bits... -- L. L. Johnson, Vassar College * CHOICE *
I enjoyed this book and it fills a gap in academic reading for students…. I believe this to be a good book for students of archaeology at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and an interesting read for those fascinated by the mechanics of archaeology…. This book has a most definite place on South African archaeology bookshelves as well as its target readership of North America. * South African Archaeological Bulletin *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Chapter One: Preparing for Fieldwork Chapter 3 Chapter Two: Navigation, Mapping (and Life in the Field) Chapter 4 Chapter Three: Finding Sites Chapter 5 Chapter Four: Site Survey and Mapping Chapter 6 Chapter Five: Basic Excavation Techniques Chapter 7 Chapter Six: Recording Historical Sites Chapter 8 Chapter Seven: Recording Pre-Contact and Early Post-Contact Sites Chapter 9 Chapter Eight: Managing Cultural Heritage Chapter 10 Chapter Nine: Photography and Illustration Chapter 11 Chapter Ten: Getting Your Results Out There: Writing, Publication, and Interpretation
