Overview

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.

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Author:   Gregory G White ,  Thomas F King
Publisher:   Left Coast Press Inc
Imprint:   Left Coast Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 28.00cm
Weight:   0.689kg
ISBN:  

9781598740080

ISBN 10:   1598740083
Pages:   196
Publication Date:   31 January 2007
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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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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Gregory G. White is director of the Archaeological Research Program at California State University, Chico, and a member of the board of the Society for California Archaeology. Thomas F. King is an archaeological consultant and workshop leader for SWCA Environmental Consultants.

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