Archaeology: Theories, Methods and PracticeThames & Hudson, 2008 - 656 pages This best-selling textbook on what archaeologists do and how they do it has now been completely revised. Structured according to the key questions that archaeologists ask themselves, it provides coverage of all the major developments in methods, science, technology, and theory.For the fifth edition, the voices of indigenous archaeologists have been included, and there is updated coverage of archaeological ethics and Cultural Resource Management. Recent findings are discussed, and there is expanded coverage of topics such as bioarchaeology and geoarchaeology. |
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... sampling . Through mathematical means , they attempt to improve the probability that generalizations from the sample will be correct . This is the technique employed by public opinion polls , which may sample fewer than 2000 people yet ...
... sampling . Through mathematical means , they attempt to improve the probability that generalizations from the sample will be correct . This is the technique employed by public opinion polls , which may sample fewer than 2000 people yet ...
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... sampling and incorrect interpretation by the archaeologist as from inadequate laboratory procedures . The major sources of error in the field are as follows : 1 Contamination before sampling . Problems of con- tamination of the sample ...
... sampling and incorrect interpretation by the archaeologist as from inadequate laboratory procedures . The major sources of error in the field are as follows : 1 Contamination before sampling . Problems of con- tamination of the sample ...
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... sample requirements . None of the methods listed below is universal . The archaeologist must carefully match objectives and requirements against the cost and potential of the different techniques . All accurate quantitative analytical ...
... sample requirements . None of the methods listed below is universal . The archaeologist must carefully match objectives and requirements against the cost and potential of the different techniques . All accurate quantitative analytical ...
Table des matières
Introduction | 9 |
How Did They Make and Use Tools? | 10 |
BOX FEATURES | 11 |
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