Archaeological Laboratory Methods: An Introduction

by Mark Q. Sutton

Archaeological Laboratory Methods: An Introduction by Mark Q. Sutton and Brooke S. Arkush introduces students to the theory and methods of describing and analyzing archaeological material obtained from the field in a laboratory setting. The many approaches include basic description and various forms of more detailed analyses of artifacts and other material. This edition of Archaeological Laboratory Methods: An Introduction includes : AND Archaeological Laboratory Methods: An Introduction seeks not only to provide instruction into the method and theory of laboratory analysis, but also to engage the reader to better understand the general process of archaeological research and its overall value in understanding both past and present human societies.

Genres: Nonfiction, Archaeology

383 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Mark Q. Sutton is Emeritus Professor of Anthropology and Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of San Diego, USA. He is Principal Investigator at Statistical Research, Inc., San Diego. His publications include An Introduction to Native North America 5e (2016), A Prehistory of North America (2011), Introduction to Cultural Ecology 3e with E.N. Anderson (2013), Paleonutrition (2010), and Archaeological Laboratory Methods: An Introduction 6e with Brooke S. Arkush (2014).

Reviews

[Phillip Gallegos · Rating 4 out of 5]

Used as a textbook for my Lab Techniques in Anthropology course, it is well organized, and full of direct information as well as a multitude of references to other sources on the subject matter involved. It is another one to keep handy and makes a good starting point if you are just starting out in a working lab.