Archaeologist's Fieldwork Guide
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Archaeologist's Fieldwork Guide

  1. English
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eBook - PDF

Archaeologist's Fieldwork Guide

About this book

The new edition of the most comprehensive, practical, and user-friendly guide of its kind, providing quick reference to the information needed by archaeologists doing fieldwork

The Archaeologist's Fieldwork Guide is the must-have companion for anyone planning and performing fieldwork, whether a student going into the field for the first time or a professional archaeologist with years of real-world experience. Designed to be an all-in-one informational toolkit, the Guide is packed with the technical and practical information archaeologists need to know when in the field—supported by more than 400 lists and checklists, planning aids, measurement charts and tables, analysis and classification guides, sample forms, abbreviations and codes, and much more.

Fully revised throughout, the second edition features two entirely new chapters on technology in the field and the archaeology laboratory, incorporating current tools and technologies such as geographic information systems (GIS), 3D data capture and modeling, DNA extraction, light detection and ranging (LiDAR) scanning, remotely controlled drones, and underground mapping. New and updated coverage includes flotation samples and processing, oxidizable carbon ratio dating, phytolith sampling, and water screening.

  • Covers classification and typology, creating forms and records, measurement and conversion, laboratory handling and processing, artifact mapping, drawing, and photographing
  • Offers new and updated material on legislation regarding archaeological fieldwork and emerging topics such as community engagement and public archaeology.
  • Provides up-to-date definitions and explanations of key terms and new diagrams, line drawings, and glosses
  • Includes a guide to research publication, an extensive bibliography, references to relevant associations and publications, and information on where to buy supplies

The Archaeologist's Fieldwork Guide, Second Edition is an indispensable resource for undergraduate and graduate archaeology students, students taking courses in anthropology, ethnography, and cultural resource management (CRM), archaeology enthusiasts and volunteers, and professional archeologists at any level.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Acknowledgments
  6. Introduction
  7. Chapter 1 Classification and Typology
  8. Chapter 2 Forms and Records
  9. Chapter 3 Lists and Checklists
  10. Chapter 4 Mapping, Drawing, and Photography
  11. Chapter 5 Measurement and Conversion
  12. Chapter 6 Technology in the Field
  13. Chapter 7 Archaeology Laboratory
  14. Chapter 8 Abbreviations and Codes
  15. Chapter 9 Resources
  16. Index
  17. EULA