Encyclopedia of Historical Archaeology

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 704 pages
• Published by: Routledge
• Edition: 1st Edition May 31, 2002
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0415215447
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0415215442
• Book Dimensions: 9.8 x 7 x 1.6 inches
• Weighs: 2.8 pounds

Product Review
Serves as a bridge between others more specialized volumes, which comprises the bulk of previously available reference literature. [Contains] clearly written and well-referenced entries. most useful for large public libraries; university libraries supporting degree programs in archaeology, anthropology, history, and conservation studies; and museum libraries.
–American Reference Books Annual, 2003

An great introduction for students. Highly recommended for academic libraries.
–Gale Reference Reviews, Lawrence Looks at Books, January 2003

Highly readable. Most valuable for college and university libraries supporting curricula in anthropology, history, and museum studies.
–Choice, November 2002

A welcome addition to the reference library of historical archaeologists and others involved in the broad spectrum of research into the past provided by the endeavor known as historical archaeology. Congratualtions to Orser and his associates for bringing thid major volume to the field.
–Journal of Anthropological Research, Vol. 59, 2003

Product Description
This groundbreaking encyclopedia is the first in-depth reference source on the most rapidly growing area in archaeology. Edited by one of the world's most renowned historical archaeologists, this work offers a comprehensive guide to the essential sites, concepts, and issues central to the study of historical archaeology, and at the same time helps to define it as a field.
The more than 370 entries, written by 120 experts from around the world, make this an indispensable reference source for students and scholars alike.