ABSTRACT

The third edition of Archaeological Research introduces the basic methods of archaeological research, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation, as well as considering the state of the field today.

With new sections on curating archaeological collections and public archaeology, the third edition also adds a new chapter on the analysis of metals and glass. This popular, concise textbook examines approaches to the archaeological record, sampling and research design, survey and excavation methods and strategies, recordkeeping, dating and analysis of archaeological materials, and the professional practice of archaeology.

Archaeological Research continues to be an excellent text for undergraduate students in basic archaeology courses, field methods courses, and field schools.

chapter 1|13 pages

The Archaeological Research Process

chapter 2|9 pages

The Archaeological Record

chapter 3|7 pages

Measurement and Sampling

chapter 4|14 pages

Survey Methods and Strategies

chapter 5|15 pages

Excavation Methods and Strategies

chapter 6|12 pages

Recordkeeping

chapter 7|10 pages

Dating Archaeological Materials

chapter 8|14 pages

Lithic Analysis

chapter 9|18 pages

Ceramic Analysis

chapter 10|13 pages

Analysis of Metals and Glass

chapter 11|14 pages

Floral and Faunal Analysis