Archaeological Research: A Brief Introduction

Archaeological Research: A Brief Introduction
by Peter N. Peregrine

Archaeological Research: A Brief Introduction
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Author: Peter N. Peregrine
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-06-11
ISBN: 0130811270
Number of pages: 248
Publisher: Prentice Hall

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Book Review: Great for elementary archaeological research concepts
Summary: 5 Stars

As the name says, this book is brief, and the material strictly introductory. This is not intended as a debasement of its value; on the contrary, it allowed me to have a more coherent picture of the project I am involved in now as a volunteer, especially with regard to the means and objectives of the research process. The simple and lucid text was a breeze. I finished the book cover-to-cover in just three nights, and though I have no background in this field, I dare say that I am now comfortable with the elementary concepts and some of the jargon used. I have tried textbooks before, but I usually find them too thick. Note though that this book is definitely not a substitute for a conventional textbook. For a proper grounding, more advanced material is required, which is where the numerous annotated references provided may prove helpful. More links to other sources are available on the companion website; as for the exercises, they are more of a revision which you can skip if your memory is not too bad and your attention is not diverted while reading. I feel that the book will be helpful to students who want something to start them off with, and people like me who require some working knowledge but do not want to spend too much time studying.

Summary of Archaeological Research: A Brief Introduction

This concise yet thorough book introduces readers to the basic methods of data collection, analysis, and interpretation of archaeological research. Focusing on the process itself, it explores why archaeologists choose and use particular methods over others, along with the varying circumstances of their research. It also provides a brief overview of archaeological literature, and legal and ethical issues in the field. Topics include the archaeological process and record, sampling and research design, survey and excavation methods and strategies, recordkeeping, dating archaeological materials, presenting results, and research opportunities. For armchair archaeologists who recognize that a better understanding of the past will yield a better understanding of ourselves, our biases, and social world today.

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