Archaeology A brief introduction Author:Brian M. Fagan Archaeology always seems an exciting and romantic subject, especially when you read about the magnificent tomb of the golden pharaoh Tut-ankh-Amun or the imposing Maya temples of the Yucatan. Most archaeological sites are less spectacular and are excavated on a far smaller scale. But that does not make them any less fascinating for archaeologist... more » and nonarchaeologist alike. This book is designed to give you some idea how archaeologists go about studying human behavior of the past. We cover the basic concepts and methods of archaeological research--excavation, survey, analysis of artifacts and food remains, and such topics as dating and the dimensions of time and space. We end the book with a look at career prospects in archaeology and at ways individuals-like you- can help save the past for future generations. References for more detailed reading are given at the end of the book.« less