Excavation

, by Carmichael, David L.; Lafferty, Robert H., III; Molyneaux, Brian Leigh

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ISBN: 9780759103993 | 0759103992
Cover: Hardcover
Copyright: 10/22/2003

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An introduction to excavation methods for archaeologists.

Series Editors' Foreword

vii

Acknowledgments

Introduction

(14)

Another Excavation Book?

Thematic Orientations

Organization of the Volume

Excavation: A Brief History

(16)

The Emergence of Provenience Control

North American Developments

Direct Association and the Search for Early Humans in the New World

The Grid

Theoretical Developments

The Beginnings of CRM

The Real Indiana Jones

Archaeological Excavation Is Controlled Destruction

(18)

Justifying the Destruction

Excavation and the Conservation Ethic

Controlling the Destruction

Site Security

Truth in Reporting

Consultation with Affected Groups

Site Testing, Excavation, and Characterization

(14)

How Do We Know Where to Dig?

Types of Test and Excavation Units

Mechanical Excavation Techniques

Trenching as a Statistical Sampling Strategy

Mechanical Stripping

Recording Stratigraphy

Conclusion

Data Recovery

(10)

Artifacts and Things

Collection Strategy

The Ways and Means

Conclusion

Recovery of Specialized Materials and Samples

(18)

Chronometric Samples

Soil Samples

Human Remains

Looking to the Future

Appendix 1: Equipment, Supplies, and Sources for Specialized Analysis

(8)

Appendix 2: Conversion Tables and Other Useful Resources

(6)

References

105

(12)

Index

117

(6)

About the Authors and Series Editors

123

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Excavation

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