Archaeology: Basic Field Methods

Archaeology: Basic Field Methods introduces archaeological field methods and provides a basis for understanding the links between the nature of archaeological evidence, the recognition of that evidence in the field, and the techniques involved in the search for and recovery of archaeological evidence in a variety of settings. Outstanding Features: Provides a basic introduction to sediments, soils, stratigraphy, and geomorphology. Discusses ethical concerns and codes of professional conduct. Discusses cultural resource management (CRM) and its impact on the practice of field archaeology. Contains exercises and discussion questions at the end of each chapter.

• | Author: Richard Michael Stewart
• | Publisher: Kendall Hunt Publishing
• | Publication Date: Nov 24, 2014
• | Number of Pages: 418 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0787281298
• | ISBN-13: 9780787281298