Geoarchaeology: The Earth-Science Approach to Archaeological Interpretation

Rapp Jr., George (Rip); Hill, Christopher L.

ISBN 10: 0300109660 / ISBN 13: 9780300109665

Published by Yale University Press, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Geoarchaeology: The Earth-Science Approach to Archaeological Interpretation
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0300109660
• ISBN 13: 9780300109665
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

An integrated approach to geoarchaeology, framing geologic concepts within an archaeological context—"probably the most comprehensive treatise on geoarchaeology yet written." (Vance Haynes, University of Arizona)

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 materials; and construction, destruction, and conservation of sites and materials.  

"[This book] covers a wide range of topics . . . with clarity and balance. . . . [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)

About the Author

George (Rip) Rapp is Regents Professor Emeritus of Geoarchaeology and was formerly director of the Archaeometry Laboratory at the University of Minnesota. Christopher L. Hill is an assistant professor in the department of anthropology at Boise State University, Boise, Idaho.