The Practical Archaeologist is an introduction to archaeology with a user-oriented approach. Researchers of all ages will learn how archaeologists work and how they interpret the evidence they discover. More than 200 full-color and black-and-white photographs, maps, drawings, and charts enhance the text throughout. Detailed chapters explore archaeological history, topography, methodology, tools and technology, and interpretive techniques. This second edition features: -- Computers and archaeology, including virtual reality reconstructions -- CAT scans, DNA, and the reconstruction of faces from skulls -- Underwater archaeology -- The discovery of royal burials at Sipan -- New discoveries at Sutton Hoo, including sand ghosts.
- ISBN10 081603950X
- ISBN13 9780816039500
- Publish Date 1 August 1999 (first published 1 May 1988)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 9 February 2009
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Facts On File Inc
- Edition 2nd edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 186
- Language English