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This unique addition to reference literature provides an introduction to the major concepts and contemporary issues that are essential for students of environmental science and environmental studies to know. With over 200 entries authored by world-class names like Anthony Brazel, John Day and Edward Keller, this text is divided into six sections: Environmental Science, Environments, Paradigms & Concepts, Processes & Dynamics, Scales & Techniques, and Environmental Issues.
Archaeology
Archaeology
Archaeology is the study of human cultures through the recovery, documentation and analysis of material remains and environmental data, including architecture, material artifacts, biological and human remains, and landscapes. The goals of archaeology are to document and explain the origins and development of human culture and human ecology for both prehistoric and historic societies. The characteristic initial mode of enquiry is ‘the dig’ though many other techniques, such as the interpretation of aerial and satellite photography, field walking, geographical information systems (GIS) and the whole suite of sciences which constitute geoarchaeology are used. Whereas these scientific accompaniments were once the subject of minor appendices to published work by experts hastily assembled for a day, their work is now regarded as integral to the planning ...
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