Archaeological Investigation

Martin Carver (University of York, UK)

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Routledge
09 December 2009

Archaeological methodology & techniques

Drawing its numerous examples from Britain and beyond, Archaeological Investigation explores the procedures used in field archaeology travelling over the whole process from discovery to publication. Divided into 4 parts, it argues for a set of principles in Part 1, describes work in the field in Part 2 and how to write up in Part 3. Part 4 describes the modern world in which all types of archaeologist operate, academic and professional. The central chapter 'Projects Galore' takes the reader on a whirlwind tour through different kinds of investigation including in caves, gravel quarries, towns, historic buildings and underwater. Archaeological Investigation intends to be a companion for a newcomer to professional archaeology -- from a student introduction (Part 1), to first practical work (Part 2) to the first responsibilities for producing reports (Part 3) and in Part 4 to the tasks of project design and heritage curation that provide the meat and drink of the fully fledged professional. The book also proposes new ways of doing things, tried out over the author's thirty years in the field and here brought together for the first time. This is no plodding manual but an inspiring, provocative, informative and entertaining book, urging that archaeological investigation is one of the most important things society does.

By: Martin Carver (University of York UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 189mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 1.179kg
ISBN: 9780415489188
ISBN 10: 0415489180
Pages: 480
Publication Date: 09 December 2009
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Martin Carver specialises in the archaeology of early Medieval Europe and field archaeology in all periods. He was a free-lance archaeologist from 1972 until 1986, when he was appointed professor and head of department at the University of York. Since 2003 he has been editor of the journal Antiquity.

Reviews for Archaeological Investigation

'Accessible, comprehensive and interesting -- a bible for field archaeologists.' -- Claire Smith, President, World Archaeological Congress 'Written by one of our finest excavators, distilling a lifetime's experience. Comprehensive yet provocative, it's a must read for both student and professional alike.' -- Graeme Barker, Director of the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research, University of Cambridge, UK 'This is the best book in the English language for fifty years or more on the practice of field archaeology.' -- Richard Hodges, Director of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, USA 'Highly recommended.' -- Choice 'Let's not beat around the bush, this is quite simply a terrific book, and is now the primer for matters of archaeological technique and methodology.' -- British Archaeology Magazine