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This concise and fully illustrated introduction to methods of excavation describes a technique that is essential for all kinds of archaeology. It presents new ideas on excavation techniques and challenges traditional approaches to site organisation and recording. John Collis uses his 40 years of excavation experience to recommend practical solutions to problems, and considers the impact of computerisation and other technical innovations. He also describes the history and development of archaeological excavation which provides a background to the methods employed today. This practical common sense guide should find a place on the bookshelf of everyone who practices archaeology on a professional or amateur basis, and is illuminating reading for anyone who wants to understand how archaeologists can recover the past by digging in the soil.
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John Collis is Professor of Archaeology at the University of Sheffield. He is an expert on the European Iron Age and has gained a remarkable reputation as an archaeological excavator over the last 40 years.
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IF YOU ARE SEARCHING FOR THE BEST INTRODUCTORY GUIDE TO PRACTICAL ARCHAEOLOGY AVAILABLE THEN START HERE!. John Collis has produced the most rounded and accessible text on the subject to date. As a professional field archaeologist i recommend all novices read a copy of this book if they are genuinely serious about starting any kind of career in archaeology. At first glance this book may not look as flash or technical as other well known books on the subject but will prove a damned sight more relevant to anyone who finds them selves excavating on a an archaeological site. The basic building blocks of archaeological methods are all here divided into logical chapters, which summarise the key concepts rather than swamping the reader in unfamiliar jargon. If every Site Assistant that walked onto my sites had a copy of this book sticking out of their tool bag i would be a very happy bunny.
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An excellent introduction to archaeological excavation. All the major topics are covered so nothing should come as a surprise when you pick up your trowel. Clearly drawn diagrams and excellent on interpretation. Recommended reading with some courses. Niggles - No colour in the photos though they look like colour ones printed black and white and the printing processes have resulted in overly contrasted grainy pictures. Would also have liked more detail on finds processing. However, neither of these niggles would have stopped me buying the book.
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