Historical Archaeology (2e)

Significantly revised and expanded, the second edition of this popular text provides a short, readable introduction to historical archaeology. The overall approach is descriptive and explanatory: it describes fundamental principles, the history of the field, and basic definitions; archaeological methods and discusses topics such as time and space, historical artifacts, survey, and excavation; and then presents basic archaeological theories and research. This comprehensive book also includes a look at career prospects in the field for interested students.

• 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 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.

• “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.

• 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.