Archaeology : basic field methods
R. Michael Stewart (Author)
"This book introduces field methods and the decision-making process with simple language. It provides a basis for understanding the links between the nature of archaeological evidence and the recognition of that evidence in the field, and the techniques involved in the search for, and recovery of, archaeological evidence in context."--Preface (ix)
xii, 400 pages, 6 pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 28 cm
9780787281298, 0787281298
48394332
What's the point?
Basic definitions and assumptions
The archaeological record and the recognition of evidence
Fieldwork motivations and design
Background research
Preparing for the field
Maps, surveying, and mapmaking
An introduction to sediments, soils, stratigraphy, and geomorphology
Working on the surface
Subserface investigations
Training and professional practice
Appendix 1. Ethical principles and codes of conduct for archaeologists
Appendix 2. Summaries of significant Federal historical preservation legislation
Appendix 3. Listing of state historic preservation offices and important Federal agencies for historic preservation
Appendix 4. Possible field ailments: symptoms and treatment
Appendix 5. Examples of job descriptions for archaeological technicians, entry/BA degree level staff
Bibliography
Index