Archaeological Research: A Brief Introduction
- ISBN-10
- 162958343X
- ISBN-13
- 9781629583433
- Series
- Archaeological Research
- Category
- Archaeology
- Pages
- 152
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-09-09
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Author
- Peter N. Peregrine
Description
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
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