Practical archaeology: Field and laboratory techniques and archaeological logistics (Archaeological research tools; Volume 2)

Brian D. Dillon (ed.); Van Horn; Murray; Whitley; Tartaglia; Winans; Banks; and Meighan

ISBN 10: 0917956427 / ISBN 13: 9780917956423

Published by Institute of Archaeology, University of California, Los Angeles, 1987

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Binding has light soil; spine is a bit darkened; top corner of cover has stamp indicating that this volume was not accessioned by a Harvard University library; tight, text clean. 125 p., illustrated. Oversize. [b 720].

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Practical archaeology: Field and laboratory techniques and archaeological logistics (Archaeological research tools; Volume 2)
• Publisher: Institute of Archaeology, University of California, Los Angeles
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0917956427
• ISBN 13: 9780917956423
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Useful and instructive papers advocating the value of practical considerations in the field, addressing common problems from the real world of archaeology and proposing real solutions that have proven successful through trial and error. Includes papers on the chemical reduction of clay matrices, methods of establishing precise provenience in archaeological excavations, surface collecting with the aid of transits, simplified mapping techniques, the use of X rays in artifact analysis, archaeological surveying from muleback, choosing and maintaining an archaeological field vehicle, and the use of small boats in archaeological investigations.