Invitation to Archaeology

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In this original introduction to the subject, author James Deetz explores the principles, methods, and problems of the archaeologist, whose responsibility it is to uncover, interpret, and understand man's past. All aspects of archaeology from the nuts and bolts of excavation to the exacting science of radiocarbon dating, form analysis, and space-time slope patterns are eloquently discussed in this invaluable view of the profession. ISBN:9780385071567