Archaeological Laboratory Methods: An Introduction

Archaeological Laboratory Methods: An Introduction by Mark Q. Sutton and Brooke S. Arkush introduces students to the theory and methods of describing and analyzing archaeological material obtained from the field in a laboratory setting. The many approaches include basic description and various forms of more detailed analyses of artifacts and other material.This edition of Archaeological Laboratory Methods: An Introduction includes:a chapter on archaeology in generala chapter on cataloguing11 chapters on methods of analysisa chapter on illustrationa chapter on setting up a laboratorylearning objectives for each chaptermany illustrationsa bibliography and suggested additional readingsa detailed index and glossarya sample excavation reportANDhas been updated to include the most recent materialshas a completely revamped Chapter 14 (illustration)has new color photographscan be used by students and professionals alikeArchaeological Laboratory Methods: An Introduction seeks not only to provide instruction into the method and theory of laboratory analysis, but also to engage the reader to better understand the general process of archaeological research and its overall value in understanding both past and present human societies.