Principles Of Geoarchaeology: A North American Perspective

Synopsis

Presents the fundamentals of geoarchaeology, through application of field techniques to a study of the late Quaternary of North America. Alluvial, eolian, terrestrial and coastal environments are considered, as well as postburial physical disturbances of archaeological sites. Aimed at an archaeological audience, no prior knowledge of geology is assumed. With 100-plus well-produced b&w photos and line drawings. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.