Description
The book, Altamira Press Dug to Death: A Tale of Archaeological Method and Mayhem, is a novel that introduces the reader to the basics of archaeological research. It covers topics such as research design, survey methods, archival research, professional ethics, curation, and field safety. The book is written in an entertaining way, and is perfect for anyone who wants to learn about archaeological research.
Hannah Green has been asked to manage a contract archaeology project and needs to teach her team about research design, survey methods, archival research, professional ethics, curation and field safety. This textbook-as-novel introduces the hows and whys of field methodology in an entertaining way.