We Don't Dig Dinosaurs!: What Archaeologists Really Get Up To - Softcover

Carter, Sue T.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 149900771X ISBN 13: 9781499007718

Publisher: XLIBRIS, 2014

Synopsis

There is a wide held misconception that archaeologist dig up dinosaurs - we don't, we leave that to the palaeontologists. Archaeology is the study of the human past and there is an approximate gap of 64 million years between the extinction of the dinosaurs and human evolution. This book holds insights into what archaeologists from around the world really do in their work life, and why they chose archaeology as a career. Stories ranging from animals, the environment, sacrifice, human remains, community involvement and even fantasy related archaeology, this book in an insight into the many aspects of life in the interesting and diverse career of archaeology. Whether you are a student looking at studying archaeology, an armchair critic, someone who finds the subject interesting, or think that archaeology involves just three days of 'digging' this book will open up a whole new world of what is involved in the eclectic career of an archaeologist.

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About the Author

Sue is an archaeologist working between Western Australia and Britain in heritage consultancy and field work. Her passion lies in researching the hidden histories of fortified sites especially during the Iron Age and Dark Ages. Fortified England is Sue's research webpage where her in-depth articles are published bi-monthly. Contact Info Email: info@fortifiedengland.com

Edition details

• Publisher: XLIBRIS
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 149900771X
• ISBN 13: 9781499007718
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 190