Historical Archaeology |
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| Author:
| Orser, Charles E. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-13-111561-3 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2003 |
| Publisher: | Pearson Higher Education & Professional Group
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | Contact Supplier contact
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Book Description:
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For courses in Historical Archaeology.
Significantly revised and expanded, the second edition of this popular text provides a short, readable introduction to historical archaeology. The overall approach is descriptive and explanatory: it describes fundamental principles, the history of the field, and basic definitions; archaeological methods and discusses topics such as time and space, historical artifacts, survey, and excavation; and then presents basic archaeological...
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For courses in Historical Archaeology.
Significantly revised and expanded, the second edition of this popular text provides a short, readable introduction to historical archaeology. The overall approach is descriptive and explanatory: it describes fundamental principles, the history of the field, and basic definitions; archaeological methods and discusses topics such as time and space, historical artifacts, survey, and excavation; and then presents basic archaeological theories and research. This comprehensive book also includes a look at career prospects in the field for interested students.