Product Description

This fully updated and revised new edition of the bestselling title "The Archaeology Coursebook," is a guide for students studying archaeology for the first time. Including new methods and case studies in this second edition, it provides pre-university students and teachers, as well as undergraduates and enthusiasts, with the skills and technical concepts necessary to grasp the subject. Specially designed to assist learning it: - introduces the most commonly examined archaeological methods, concepts, and themes, and provides the necessary skills to understand them - explains how to interpret the material students may meet in examinations and how to succeed with different types of assignments and exam questions - supports study with case studies, key sites, key terms, tasks and skills development - illustrates concepts and commentary with over 200 photos and drawings of excavation sites, methodology and processes, tools and equipment - links from its own website at www routledge/textbooks/0415...to other key websites in archaeology at the right level - contains new material on British pre-history and the Roman Empire; new case studies, methods, examples, boxes, photographs and diagrams; as well as updates on examination changes for pre-university students. A book no archaeology student should be without.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #315163 in Books
• Published on: 2005-07-27
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 384 pages

Review

'Beginners will find advice about key skills and study methods very helpful, and will appreciate the way that case studies are closely related to the book's main themes.'

-Kevin Greene, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne

What readers said about the first edition:

'For once we have a textbook that captures the spirit of learning and embodies the enthusiasm and wonder of discovery inherent in archaeological research and debate. It would be difficult to find more effective and sympathetic advice targeted towards students.'

- Mike Wilson, Aquinas College, Stockport

'Very easy to read. Provides a good overview of the skills required to undertake an archaeology course at secondary level or the start of tertiary level.'

- Ian W. F. Baxter, Glasgow Caledonian University

'A good mixture of archaeology textbook and study skills.'

- Sarah Coles, Archaeology undergraduate, Sheffield University

˜Clearly laid out and loaded with information. The key skills sections are incredibly important and well planned.'

- Sophia Jundi, Ardingly College, West Sussex

From the Back Cover

About the Author

Jim Grant is a Principal Examiner in A Level Archaeology and Assistant Principal at Cirencester College. He is also a member of the subject advisory panel for archaeology at the Higher Education Academy for teaching and learning and has experience as an archaeologist in the field.

Sam Gorin is Chief Moderator for A Level Archaeology and until recently was head of general studies at Newark and Sherwood College. He has 20 years experience as a professional archaeologist.

Neil Fleming is Chief Examiner in A Level Archaeology and Upper Sixth Housemaster at Christ’s Hospital school. He is a highly experienced teacher of archaeology who also has field archaeology experience.

INTRODUCTION

PART I UNDERSTANDING ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES

1 ARCHAEOLOGICAL RECONNAISSANCE

2 EXCAVATION

3 POST-EXCAVATION ANALYSIS

4 UNDERSTANDING DATING IN ARCHAEOLOGY

6 MANAGING THE PAST

5 ARCHAEOLOGICAL INTERPRETATION

7 PRESENTING THE PAST

PART II STUDYING THEMES IN ARCHAEOLOGY

8 RELIGION AND RITUAL

9 THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF SETTLEMENT

10 MATERIAL CULTURE AND ECONOMICS

11 SOCIAL ARCHAEOLOGY

PART III EXAMINATION SUCCESS AND BEYOND

12 DOING AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL PROJECT

13 PREPARING FOR YOUR ARCHAEOLOGY EXAMINATION

14 WHERE TO NEXT? STUDYING ARCHAEOLOGY IN THE UK

15 FINDING THE BEST INFORMATION

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Customer Reviews

great for A-Level archaeology students
If you are thinking of studying archaeology A-level this might be the book for you. It explains many of the key concepts you will need to develop an understand of if you are going to take a formal qualification in archaeology - good for first year undergraduates too.