Historical Archaeology

Name: Historical Archaeology
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ISBN: 9780131115613

ISBN-10: 0131115618

ISBN-13: 9780131115613

Edition: 2nd 2004

Authors: Charles E. Orser, Charles E. Orser

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Significantly revised and expanded, the second edition of this popular book provides a short, readable introduction to historical archaeology. Stressing a global perspective, it shows that this subject has real importance to understanding the world in which we live today. This comprehensive book also includes a look at career prospects in the field for interested readers. The overall approach is descriptive and explanatory: it describes fundamental principles, the history of the field, and basic definitions; moves through methods and discusses topics such as time and space, historical artifacts, survey, and excavation; and then presents basic archaeological theories and research. For…

Book details

List price: $103.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 12/31/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 384
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.188
Language: English




What Is Historical Archaeology?



A Brief History of Historical Archaeology



Historical Culture, Society, and Historical Sites



Historical Artifacts



Time and Space



Historical Site Survey and Location



Pre-Excavation Fieldwork: Documents, Interviews, Buildings



Archaeological Fieldwork: Field and Laboratory



Interpreting the Historical Past



The Archaeology of Groups



Global Historical Archaeology



Historical Archaeology and Culture Resource Management



The Past in the Present



Guide to Further Reading