Archaeology by Design

Name: Archaeology by Design
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ISBN: 9780759100206

ISBN-10: 0759100209

ISBN-13: 9780759100206

Edition: 2002

Authors: Stephen L. Black, Kevin Jolly

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Introduction to designing an archaeological project, in both academic and contract contexts. Visit our website for sample chapters!

Book details

List price: $44.00
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: AltaMira Press
Publication date: 3/12/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 168
Size: 6.07" wide x 9.15" long x 0.34" tall
Weight: 0.528
Language: English



Series Editors' Foreword



Designing Archaeological Research with an Attitude


The Process of Designing Archaeological Research


Professional Archaeological Research


Why Design Archaeological Research?


The Cost of Archaeology


Your Obligation to the Public


Archaeology by Default


Designing Research Is Archaeology



Building Your Professional Toolkit


Anthropological Archaeology


Current Archaeological Method and Theory


Multidisciplinary Studies


Keeping Current


Developing Regional Expertise


Navigating the Political Playing Field


Why the Professional Archaeologist's Toolkit Is Heavy



A Quick Look at the Research Process


The "Pure" Research Process in Academic Archaeology


The "Directed" Research Process in CRM Archaeology


The Parts of CRM Research


Conclusion



The Scope of Work


The Project Area


The Work


Work Standards


Time


Money


Logistics


Conclusion



Research Questions


Typical Approaches to Archaeological Research


Creating Research Questions


Sources of Questions



Developing Your Research Strategy


Think First, Dig Later--Archaeological Strategy


Making Tough Choices--Operational Strategy


Conclusion



The Written Research Design


Whom Are You Writing For?


Projects Big and Small


Critical Components of Your Written Research Design


Additional Considerations


Conclusion



Putting Your Research Design to Work


Implementing Your Research Design


In from the Cold


Evaluating Your Research Design


Now It's Up to You



Groups You Should Join



Journals You Should Read



The ABCs of CRM



The Logistics Checklist


References


Index


About the Authors and Series Editors