This much-enhanced new edition of the highly accessible guide topractical archaeology is a vital resource for students. Itfeatures the latest methodologies, a wealth of case studies fromaround the world, and contributions from leading specialists inarchaeological materials analysis.
* New edition updated to include the latest archaeologicalmethods, an enhanced focus on post-excavation analysis and newmaterial including a dedicated chapter on analyzing humanremains
* Covers the full range of current analytic methods, such asanalysis of stone tools, human remains and absolute dating
* Features a user-friendly structure organized according tomaterial types such as animal bones, ceramics and stone artifacts,as well as by thematic topics ranging from dating techniques toreport writing, and ethical concerns.
* Accessible to archaeology students at all levels, with detailedreferences and extensive case studies featured throughout
Jane Balme
Archaeology Archäologie Geschichtswissenschaft
"Archaeology in Practice is the leading text onoptimal field and laboratory methods and how to link these toresearch questions. Superbly-referenced this is an essentialresource for both students and professionals."
Peter Veth, The University of Western Australia
()