| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 196 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. What is an archaeological site? How is it formed and transformed? -- 3. Finding archaeological sites -- 4. Recording archaeological sites -- 5. Planning the excavation -- 6. Digging the site -- 7. Recording archaeological excavations -- 8. Post-fieldwork planning, processing and finds analysis -- 9. Interpreting the evidence -- 10. Publishing the report |
| Summary |
Peter Drewett's comprehensive survey explores every stage of the dig€process, from the core work of discovery and excavation to the final product: the published archaeological report. Main€topics covered are: how an archaeological site is formed finding and recording archaeological sites planning excavations, digging the site and recording the results post-fieldwork planning, processing and finds analysis interpreting the evidence publishing the report. Illustrated with 100 photographs and line drawings, and using numerous case studies, Field Archaeology is the essential introductory guide for archaeology students, and is certain to be welcomed by the growing number of enthusiasts for the subject |
| Analysis |
Archaeology |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-190) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Archaeology -- Fieldwork
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Archaeology -- Methodology -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Archaeology.
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Archaeology -- Methodology
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Archaeology -- Fieldwork
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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Handbooks and manuals
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
0203159454 |
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9780203159453 |
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0203024176 |
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9780203024171 |
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9781857287387 |
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185728738X |
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9786610400911 |
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6610400911 |
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9781857287370 |
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1857287371 |
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