Publisher's Synopsis
Archaeological Laboratory Methods: An Introduction by Mark Q. Sutton and Brooke S. Arkush introduces students to the theory and methods of describing and analyzing archaeological material obtained from the field in a laboratory setting. The many approaches include basic description and various forms of more detailed analyses of artifacts and other material.
This edition of Archaeological Laboratory Methods: An Introduction includes:
- a Chapter on archaeology in general
- a Chapter on cataloguing
- 11 Chapters on methods of analysis
- a Chapter on illustration
- a Chapter on setting up a laboratory
- learning objectives for each Chapter
- many illustrations
- a bibliography and suggested additional readings
- a detailed index and glossary
- a sample excavation report
- has been updated to include the most recent materials
- has a completely revamped Chapter 14 (illustration)
- has new color photographs
- can be used by students and professionals alike