Archaeology : an introduction
Greene, Kevin2002
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This book details modern archaeologist's methods of studying the past, describing basic practical procedures as well as complex scientific techniques used in analysis. It also examines traditional methodology, fieldwork and excavation.
Main title:
Archaeology : an introduction / Kevin Greene.
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Edition:
4th ed.
Imprint:
London : Routledge, 2002.
Collation:
xvii, 334 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Notes:
Previous ed.: 1995.Includes index.Bibliography: p. 287-323.
Contents:
Contents: List of illustrations. Acknowledgements. Preface. Part I: The Idea of the Past 1. The intellectual history of archaeology 2. The emergence of archaeological methods 3. The recognition and study of artefacts 4. Human origins 5. From hunting to farming 6. The discovery of civilisations 7. Achievements of early archaeology 8. Guide to further reading Part II: Discovery and Investigation. 1. Sites or landscapes? 2. Field archaeology 3. Remote sensing 4. Geographical information systems (GIS) 5. Landscape archaeology 6. Conclusions 7. Guide to further reading Part III: Excavation 1. The development of excavation techniques 2. The interpretation of stratification 3. Planning an excavation 4. Excavation strategy 5. Records, archives and publication 6. Guide to further reading Part IV: Dating the Past 1. Background 2. Typology and cross-dating 3. Historical dating 4. Scientific dating techniques 5. Absolute techniques 6. Derivative techniques 7. The authenticity of artefacts 8. Con.
ISBN:
97804152335529780415233545 (pbk pbk)
Language:
English
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BRN:
213536
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