A complete manual of field archaeology : tools and techniques of field work for archaeologists

This comprehensive handbook written for the novice covers all aspects of field archaeology from pre-excavation preparation to the processing of finds and publications. The chapters give detailed explanations of field and laboratory procedures, lists of required equipment, and suggested formats for recording data. Topics include the burial environment, surveying, excavation techniques, cataloging, field conservation, artifact analysis, drafting, photography, sampling analyses, and fieldwork opporunity agencies. Appendices include tables for survey calculations, camera support construction, and a list of current federal regulations concerning excavation. -- AATA -- AATA