Description
Immediately hailed as the standard work and one of the most widely used archaeological field manuals, this survey of current excavation techniques, now in its third edition, remains an in-dispensible guide for archaeologists. his text has been written by an experienced excavator about the inadequacies of excavation techniques and the possible ways of refining them and should serve as a valuable introduction to the subtleties and spirit of modern archaeology.
About the Author
Philip Barker is one of Britain's leading excavators. Formerly reader in Archaeology at the University of Birmingham, he is now an archaeological consultant.
Reviews
'A guide to the better practice of excavation.' - New Scientist
'Essential to all would-be excavators.' - Minerva
'A magnificent achievement.' - Current Archaeology
Book Information
ISBN 9780415151528
Author Philip Barker
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 771g