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Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology

Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology is a series of reference handbooks designed for an international audience of upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, Professional Archaeologists and archaeological scientists. Each Volume in the series includes a survey of current archaeological practice alongside essential reference material on contemporary techniques and methodology.

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Zooarchaeology
2nd Edition
Elizabeth J. Reitz, Elizabeth S. Wing

£31.00

An expanded and improved edition of an established text reflecting recent developments in zooarchaeology.

'Students of zooarchaeology and seasoned practitioners alike will derive great benefit from this new edition of a classic work. Reitz and Wing have combined their considerable talents and decades of experience to produce a volume that is useful at every level. Issues particular to zooarchaeology are covered with clarity and thoroughness, while matters of general concern to the discipline, such as sampling, are prominently featured, making the book an excellent reference work. … All archaeologists are indebted to the authors for producing such a worthy volume: I encourage them to repay the debt by purchasing it.' Journal of Archaeological Science

Published March 2008 | Paperback | ISBN-13:9780521673938 | In stock

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Analytical Chemistry in Archaeology
A. M. Pollard, C. M Batt, B. Stern, S. M. M. Young

£28.99

Introduces the basic concepts of chemistry behind scientific analytical techniques and reviews their application to archaeology.

' … aimed at the non-specialist … provides enough information to allow readers to find their own depth within the subject … a valuable resource …' Journal of Medieval Archaeology

Published January 2007 | Paperback | ISBN-13:9780521655729 | In stock

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Demography in Archaeology
Andrew T. Chamberlain

£20.99

Explains how a diverse range of archaeological evidence can provide insights into past human populations.

'…I think that this is an excellent review of where we have been and where we have got to in the consideration of archaeological demography.' Antiquity

Published July 2006 | Paperback | ISBN-13:9780521596510 (ISBN-10:0521596513) | In stock

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Geographical Information Systems in Archaeology
James Conolly, Mark Lake

£30.00

Comprehensive introduction to the use of Geographical Information Systems as a research tool in archaeology.

'There is no stone unturned here - the manual contains sections for nearly every conceivable use of GIS, and each chapter illustrates the whys and how-tos in clear language with plenty of illustrations and supporting charts...an invaluable tool for both the novice and the experienced professional who seeks a better understanding of this important research tool.' Dirt Brothers.org

Published May 2006 | Paperback | ISBN-13:9780521797443 (ISBN-10:0521797446) | In stock

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Geographical Information Systems in Archaeology
James Conolly, Mark Lake

£30.00

Comprehensive introduction to the use of Geographical Information Systems as a research tool in archaeology.

'There is no stone unturned here - the manual contains sections for nearly every conceivable use of GIS, and each chapter illustrates the whys and how-tos in clear language with plenty of illustrations and supporting charts...an invaluable tool for both the novice and the experienced professional who seeks a better understanding of this important research tool.' Dirt Brothers.org

Published May 2006 | Paperback | ISBN-13:9780521797443 (ISBN-10:0521797446) | In stock

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Lithics
Macroscopic Approaches to Analysis
2nd Edition
William Andrefsky, Jr

£28.99

Completely updated and revised edition on the groundbreaking manual on stone artifact analysis, Lithics.

' … for a mostly technical reference work, the text is highly readable and well-illustrated. the book must be recommended as an indispensable and relatively comprehensive overview of lithic analysis.This edition of Lithics clearly illustrates that the discipline is growing stronger with increase emphasis on theoretical and methodological rigour.' South African Archaeological Bulletin

Published December 2005 | Paperback | ISBN-13:9780521615006 (ISBN-10:0521615003) | In stock

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Teeth
2nd Edition
Simon Hillson

£36.00

An examination of dental studies in archaeology and related disciplines.

'This book so uniquely encompasses a broad array of updated practical sources of information on comparative morphology and methodologies, it is not wonder it is so widely cited. If you work with teeth and do not have this book, you are suffering a needless handicap.' www.PalArch.nl

Published July 2005 | Paperback | ISBN-13:9780521545495 (ISBN-10:0521545498) | In stock

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Excavation
Steve Roskams

£28.99

A clear account of contemporary techniques in the theory and practice of excavation.

Published April 2001 | Paperback | ISBN-13:9780521798013 (ISBN-10:0521798019) | Temporarily unavailable - no date available

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