The archaeological survey manual
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The archaeological survey manual
Left Coast Press, c2007
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [145]-148) and index
Contents of Works
- Introduction and definitions
- A short history of archaeological survey in North America
- Gearing up for archaeological survey
- Compass features and use
- Map use 1 : basics and orienteering
- Map use 2 : the PLSS
- Map use 3 : coordinate systems
- GPS in the field
- Prefield research and survey design
- Types of archaeological field survey
- Archaeological field survey methods
- Adapting methods to purpose
- Archaeological site documentation
- Being responsible
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Governmental guidelines have forced a dramatic change in the practice of archaeological surveying in recent decades. In response to public and private development, surveying is needed to accurately inventory the cultural resources of a region and provide guidance for their preservation and management. Greg White and Tom King provide a handy introduction to students, field novices, and land managers on the strategies, methods, and logic of contemporary survey work. In addition to providing the legal and historical context for this endeavor the book provides a heavily illustrated, practical guide to conducting a survey to help beginners understand how it works in practice. This volume is perfect for an archaeological methods class, field school, or reference collection.
Table of Contents
- Part 1 Introduction
- Chapter 1 Introduction and Definitions
- Chapter 2 A Short History of Archaeological Survey in North America
- Part 2 Equipment
- Chapter 3 Gearing Up for Archaeological Survey
- Chapter 4 Compass Features and Use
- Chapter 5 Map Use 1: Basics and Orienteering
- Chapter 6 Map Use 2: The PLSS
- Chapter 7 Map Use 3: Coordinate Systems
- Chapter 8 GPS in the Field
- Part 3 Field Work
- Chapter 9 Prefield Research and Survey Design
- Chapter 10 Types of Archaeological Field Survey
- Chapter 11 Archaeological Field Survey Methods
- Chapter 12 Adapting Methods to Purpose
- Chapter 13 Archaeological Site Documentation
- Part 4 Professionalism
- Chapter 14 Being Responsible
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