Author Description
xlib with usual library markings and stamps, binding tight, no markings in book, some rubbing on corners, fore edges are yellowed and minor stains, d/j is good and in mylar cover
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the foundational principles, methodologies, and terminology essential to the study of archaeology. Warwick Bray provides a comprehensive reference framework designed to clarify the technical aspects of site excavation, artifact analysis, and the interpretation of material culture for students and interested laypeople.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Definitions of key archaeological terms and concepts
- Overviews of excavation techniques and site preservation
- Explanations of dating methods and artifact classification
Scope Limits
- Does not provide an exhaustive history of specific global civilizations
- Excludes advanced, post-publication developments in digital mapping and DNA analysis
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a reliable, foundational reference text for those entering the field of archaeology. Readers frequently note the clarity of the definitions provided, which serve as a stable starting point for understanding complex archaeological processes.
Page Count:
269
Publication Date:
1970-01-01
Publisher:
American Heritage Press
ISBN-10:
0070073481
ISBN-13:
9780070073487
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