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Historical Archaeology 2/e
Charles E. Orser Jr.
Published December 2003 by Prentice Hall
Copyright 2004, 384 pp., Paper
ISBN: 0-13-111561-8
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Preface
Summary

Significantly revised and expanded, the second edition of this popular book provides a short, readable introduction to historical archaeology. Stressing a global perspective, it shows that this subject has real importance to understanding the world in which we live today. This comprehensive book also includes a look at career prospects in the field for interested readers. KEY TOPICS: The overall approach is descriptive and explanatory: it describes fundamental principles, the history of the field, and basic definitions; moves through methods and discusses topics such as time and space, historical artifacts, survey, and excavation; and then presents basic archaeological theories and research. MARKET: For readers interested in historical archaeology, a rapidly expanding field that has been recently conducted on every continent in the world.

Features

  • NEW - Completely rewritten and updated chapters—Includes updated examples and expanded references from the first edition.

    • Shows students the changes in this rapidly expanding field.

  • NEW - New chapter—Entitled “Historical Archaeology and Cultural Resource Management,” this chapter discusses the changing face of historical archaeology.

    • Illustrates for students the necessity of maintaining and preserving our historical and cultural heritage.

  • NEW - “Time Travel”—Included at the end of each chapter, these short vignettes explain recent archaeological projects.

    • Shows students the richness of today's historical archaeology.

  • A readable introduction to the subject.

    • Provides students with an overall understanding of the field and presents them with additional readings to further pursue their interests.

  • Breadth of coverage—Presents all topics of importance to historical archaeology students, from artifacts to excavation methods.

    • Offers students a well-rounded understanding of the field, providing a firm grasp of the major theoretical approaches and topics of interest to today's historical archaeologists.

  • A multidisciplinary approach—Stresses a global perspective, with examples drawn from across the world.

    • Allows students to understand that historical archaeology is a global pursuit that has real importance to understanding the world we live in today. Makes students aware that the field is not simply about one country or one continent.



Table of Contents



 1. What Is Historical Archaeology?


 2. A Brief History of Historical Archaeology.


 3. Historical Culture, Society, and Historical Sites.


 4. Historical Artifacts.


 5. Time and Space.


 6. Historical Site Survey and Location.


 7. Pre-Excavation Fieldwork: Documents, Interviews, Buildings.


 8. Archaeological Fieldwork: Field and Laboratory.


 9. Interpreting the Historical Past.


10. The Archaeology of Groups.


11. Global Historical Archaeology.


12. Historical Archaeology and Culture Resource Management.


13. The Past in the Present.


14. Guide to Further Reading.


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