Archaeology : The Basics, 2007, 176 p., rel. -

This book is a must for anyone considering the study of, or interested in, archaeology. It is designed to provide its reader with everything they should know when embarking on archaeological studies whether they are A-level or 1st year students, or simply an interested amateur. This useful textbook introduces the reader to the fundamentals of archaeological study, from fieldwork to the key issues : Reconstruction of the past - Heritage and conservation management - Interrogating artefacts - Interpreting the landscape. This text also provides a crucial bridge between work in the field and often forgotten areas such as theory, project management and the history and development of archaeology.