Bibliograph

Archaeology, excavating our past, edited by Heather Moore Niver

Type

Label

Archaeology, excavating our past, edited by Heather Moore Niver

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 89-94) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Archaeology

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

870147865

Responsibility statement

edited by Heather Moore Niver

Series statement

The study of science

Sub title

excavating our past

Summary

The science of archaeology--the study of the remains of the human past--pairs the thrill of the treasure hunt with the mystery of detective work. Readers will learn all about the different types of archaeology, as well as how archaeologists collect, analyze, and synthesize data. In this insightful volume, readers discover archaeologists' goals as they dig up discoveries and the training needed to get a foothold in the field. This book lays out the rich stages of archeological history, and readers learn why this field remains so important to this day

Table Of Contents

Branches and training. Training ; Artifacts ; Branches. Classical archaeology ; Anthropological archaeology -- How archaeologists work. The archaeological team ; Mohenjo-Daro ; Preliminary fieldwork. Reconnaissance techniques ; Reconnaissance records -- Excavation. Preparation ; Digging ; Dating ; Record keeping ; PReservation -- Interpreting archaeological finds. Chronological analysis. Relative dating ; Absolute dating ; Archaeoastronomy ; Contextual analysis -- Historical archaeology. The first archaeologists: before 1860 ; Welcoming the Paleolithic : 1861-1901 ; New theories, 1901-32 ; Carleton Coon ; Archaeology and the Depression : 1932-62 -- Recent trends and discoveries. Nautical archaeology ; Robert Ballard ; Ancient ruins discovered in Cambodian jungle ; Unlocking more Stonehenge secrets ; Technological advancements revolutionizing archaeology

Target audience

juvenile

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