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 Techniques of Archeological Excavation - Philip Barker
Description: ISBN 041515152X / Author: Philip Barker / Genre: Encyclopedias / Reference Newest Review: ... illustrations which help to get across the more difficult bits of archaeological practice. It also contains handy accounts ... more  ... of individual digs and uses examples taken from research done in other European countries. Barker's introduction is particularly handy because it sketches the history of Archaeology itself, which is a relatively young area of research. His language is accessible and clear, and a beginner can ease themselves into the subject this way without feeling like a complete idiot. I found many other textbooks instantly made me feel ignorant by introducing highly technical jargon straightaway - they might as well have bee...more |
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Format: paperback, Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, ISBN: 0415151
Pages: 288, Edition: 1, Paperback, Routledge - Books/Subjects/His ... |
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Techniques of Archeological Excavation - Philip Barker: Archaeology with Barker (194 words)
by Cow-Lover - written on 22.08.00 (Very useful, 108 readings)
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Philip Barker's rather dully-entitled "Techniques of Archaeological Excavation" is in fact worth far more than its name might suggest. It is the ideal textbook for underpinning the A-Level course and contains numerous useful diagrams, pictures and illustrations which help to get across the more difficult bits of archaeological practice. It also contains handy accounts of individual digs and uses examples taken from research done in other European countries. Barker's introduction is particularly handy because it sketches the history of Archaeology itself, which is a relatively young area of research. His language is accessible and ...
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