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by John Collis (Author)
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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: The History Press Ltd; New Ed edition (23 Jan 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 075093512X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0750935128
  • Product Dimensions: 24 x 17 x 1.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 356,468 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This concise, readable, well-illustrated introduction to methods of excavation describes a technique that is essential for all kinds of archaeology. It is aimed at professional and amateur archaeologists, at students of all levels, and at everyone who wants to know how archaeological evidence is uncovered. John Collis's book presents new ideas on excavation techniques and challenges traditional approaches to site organisation and recording. He uses his 40 years of excavation experience to recommend practical solutions to procedural and interpretive problems, and he considers the impact of computerisation and other technical innovations. He also recalls 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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5.0 out of 5 stars The best starting point for anyone new to archaeology, 9 April 2006
By G. Emery "NAU Archaeology" (England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Digging Up the Past: An Introduction to Archaeological Excavation (Hardcover)
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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4.0 out of 5 stars Useful but brief, 23 May 2008
By Don O'meara "Dedon" (Cork, Ireland) - See all my reviews
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This book claims to be "An Introduction to Archaeological Excavation" and in this respect it is extremely successful. For those at the very beginning of their archaeological studies or practical experience it is a useful first book to read and covers topics from; site preparation, contexts, making the record, stone buildings, wooden buildings, burials and sampling.
For those who already have experience or who are nearing the end of their studies this book may seem rather basic however. Though it covers a wide range of topics it lacks some of the greater details which might be desirable to some readers, though obviously not by others.
Though as a technical manual it might seem basic Collis does deal with new excavation methods and questions the traditional on-site organisation and recording which readers might be familiar with, this does add a somewhat refreshing edge to the work.
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