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Digging Up the Past: An Introduction to Archaeological Excavation
John Collis
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Description for Digging Up the Past: An Introduction to Archaeological Excavation
Paperback. A fully illustrated introduction to methods of excavation that describes a technique that is essential for various kinds of archaeology. It presents ideas on excavation techniques and challenges traditional approaches to site organisation and recording. Num Pages: 192 pages, 90 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: HDW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 248 x 171 x 14. Weight in Grams: 510. Good copy with some wear on bottom edge. Remains a good reading/reference copy
This concise and fully illustrated introduction to methods of excavation describes a technique that is essential for all kinds of archaeology. It presents new ideas on excavation techniques and challenges traditional approaches to site organisation and recording. John Collis uses his 40 years of excavation experience to recommend practical solutions to problems, and considers the impact of computerisation and other technical innovations. He also describes the history and development of archaeological excavation which provides a background to the methods employed today. This practical common sense guide should find a place on the bookshelf of everyone who practices archaeology on a ... Read more
This concise and fully illustrated introduction to methods of excavation describes a technique that is essential for all kinds of archaeology. It presents new ideas on excavation techniques and challenges traditional approaches to site organisation and recording. John Collis uses his 40 years of excavation experience to recommend practical solutions to problems, and considers the impact of computerisation and other technical innovations. He also describes the history and development of archaeological excavation which provides a background to the methods employed today. This practical common sense guide should find a place on the bookshelf of everyone who practices archaeology on a ... Read more
Product Details
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780750935128
SKU
KRA0007816
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About John Collis
John Collis is Professor of Archaeology at the University of Sheffield. He is an expert on the European Iron Age and has gained a remarkable reputation as an archaeological excavator over the last 40 years.
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