Fieldwork in archaeology has been transformed over the past three decades. Drawing on a wealth of experience in excavating some of the most complex, deeply-stratified sites in Britain, Steve Roskams describes the changes that have taken place in the theory and practice of excavation. He then provides a clear account of contemporary techniques, covering pre-excavation reconnaissance and site evaluation, the preparations for full excavation, the actual process of excavation, and the recording of photographic, spatial, ...
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Fieldwork in archaeology has been transformed over the past three decades. Drawing on a wealth of experience in excavating some of the most complex, deeply-stratified sites in Britain, Steve Roskams describes the changes that have taken place in the theory and practice of excavation. He then provides a clear account of contemporary techniques, covering pre-excavation reconnaissance and site evaluation, the preparations for full excavation, the actual process of excavation, and the recording of photographic, spatial, stratigraphic and physical evidence. A final chapter discusses the future of excavation. This manual will be welcomed by the professional excavator, the academic researcher, students, and the interested amateur.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Contains: Line drawings, Halftones. Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology . 72 b/w illus. Intended for college/higher education audience. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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New. Trade paperback (US). 328 p. Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology . 42 Halftones, unspecified; 30 Line drawings, unspecified. Intended for professional and scholarly audience. Intended for college/higher education audience.
In 14 chapters Roskams narrates all the story from the theory of excavation and pre-excavation strategies to the proper excavation, recording and stratigraphic analysis of documented layers and features, including the best ways to write the Harris matrix so that it can represent not only the position of each layer within the sequence but also its composition, colour and visibility. All statements Roskams makes are based on his experience in excavating sites, especially in England. The text is complemented with drawings and photos so that it is easily comprensible. As an archaeologist I would recommend this book to anyone interested or involved in field archaeology.