Nancy Marie White. Archaeology For Dummies

Indianapolis: Wiley Publishing, 2008. — 368 pp. — ISBN: 978-0-470-33732-5.An objective guide to this fascinating science of history and culture Archaeology continually makes headlines––from recent discoveries like the frozen Copper–Age man in the Italian Alps to the newest dating of the first people in America at over 14,0000 years ago. Archaeology For Dummies offers a fascinating look at this intriguing field, taking readers on–site and revealing little–known details about some of the world′s greatest archaeological discoveries. It explores how archaeology attempts to uncover the lives of our ancestors, examining historical dig sites around the world and explaining theories about ancient human societies. The guide also offers helpful information for readers who want to participate in an excavation themselves, as well as tips for getting the best training and where to look for jobs.Contents at a Glance:

Archaeology: Seeing Past People Today
What Archaeology Is.
What Archaeology Isn’t and Why That’s Important.
So You Want to Do Archaeology? What Kind?
How Archaeologists Think and Work.
Archaeological Fieldwork: The Adventure Begins!
Supplies and Equipment You Need.
Archaeological Survey: Finding Where to Dig.
The Archaeological Dig.
Laws, Ethics, and Safety in Field Archaeology.
After the Dig: You’ve Only Just Begun
Processing Excavated Materials in the Laboratory.
Studying and Analyzing What You’ve Excavated.
Reconstructing the Past: Piecing Together the Puzzles.
Archaeology Reconstructs the Whole Human Past
Early Humans: Original Cave Guys & Gals.
The Last 10,000 Years: Climate Change and Early Food Production.
Ancient States.
Historic Archaeology: Reinterpreting the More Recent Past.
Archaeology Is for Everyone
The Uses of Archaeological Findings.
How You Can Explore Archaeology.
Controversies and Sensational Findings.
The Part of Tens
Ten-Plus Archaeological Places to Visit in the U.S.
More Than Ten Archaeological Sites to Visit Outside the United States.
Ten Fun Archaeological Experiences.
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