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Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology: Excavation
Steve Roskams
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Description for Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology: Excavation
Paperback. A clear account of contemporary techniques in the theory and practice of excavation. Series Editor(s): Barker, Graeme; Slater, Elizabeth; Bogucki, Peter. Series: Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology. Num Pages: 328 pages, 72 b/w illus. BIC Classification: HDW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 171 x 17. Weight in Grams: 524.
Fieldwork in archaeology has been transformed over the past three decades. Drawing on a wealth of experience in excavating some of the most complex, deeply-stratified sites in Britain, Steve Roskams describes the changes that have taken place in the theory and practice of excavation. He then provides a clear account of contemporary techniques, covering pre-excavation reconnaissance and site evaluation, the preparations for full excavation, the actual process of excavation, and the recording of photographic, spatial, stratigraphic and physical evidence. A final chapter discusses the future of excavation. This manual will be welcomed by the professional excavator, the academic researcher, ... Read more
Fieldwork in archaeology has been transformed over the past three decades. Drawing on a wealth of experience in excavating some of the most complex, deeply-stratified sites in Britain, Steve Roskams describes the changes that have taken place in the theory and practice of excavation. He then provides a clear account of contemporary techniques, covering pre-excavation reconnaissance and site evaluation, the preparations for full excavation, the actual process of excavation, and the recording of photographic, spatial, stratigraphic and physical evidence. A final chapter discusses the future of excavation. This manual will be welcomed by the professional excavator, the academic researcher, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Series
Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology
Condition
New
Number of Pages
328
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521798013
SKU
V9780521798013
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Reviews for Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology: Excavation
Well thought out...Excavation is a worthy companion for any excavator. Canadian Field-Journal