Archaeology: Original Readings in Method and Practice

Archaeology: Original Readings in Method and Practice

<P> <B> </B> Written by some of the top archaeologists in the country, this collection of 25 articles covers the entire range of archaeological methods as well as issues and controversies in contemporary archaeology. <B> </B> Illustrates through case studies how archaeologists put methods into practice to solve problems. Explores how ideas were formed and research conducted along with the people behind the process of archaeological discovery. Focuses on how archaeologists find and recover data from archaeological sites and materials, with examples from the contributors' own research. Examines issues and controversies in contemporary archaeology, discussing different theories, opinions, and evidence on various issues. <B> </B> For anyone interested in learning more about archaeological methods and discoveries. </P>