Geoarchaeology: The Earth-Science Approach to Archaeological Interpretation, Second Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (970 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0300109660 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 368 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The chapters are all well written and have concise introductory discussions that are not too detailed and not too brief. Beautifully produced."—Michael Waters, Geoarchaeology: An International Journal (on the first edition). An indispensable book for all professionals and students interested in the field of geoarchaeology, including those with limited earth-science experience, this new edition of Geoarchaeology builds on the success and innovation of the first edition and includes updates, new concepts and examples, an enhanced bibliography, and many new illustrations. The second edition begins by considering the history and theory of geoarchaeology. Rapp and Hill then move to discussions of soils and environmental interpretations; initial context and site formation; methods of discovery and spatial analyses; estimating time; paleoenvironments, landscapes, and the human past; identifying, analyzing, and sourcing raw mat
Atheen said Great read but could use more photos to illustrate concepts. This is a superb volume. It`s interesting to read, well organized, gives a broad overview of the field, and presents illustrations of how geologists are able to contribute meaningfully to our understanding of the human past.The authors cover a broad range of subjects, including the development of the consiliance (Wilson would be proud) between archaeology and geology, that is between what might be seen as basically a "social science" and a so-called "hard science." T. Another great book. Not too simple not too jargon filled-more technical which is okay. This along with Principles of Geoarchaeology can begin anyone's study of the subject.. Good Will R. Arrived relatively quickly and was in a good shape. I have to write more words for this review though which is tiresome.
"Probably the most comprehensive treatise on geoarchaeology yet written."—Vance Haynes, University of Arizona