International Handbook Of Historical Archaeology

Feature:
* Brings together an international group of leaders in the field of historical or post Medieval archaeology
* Covers the field globally as well as theoretically
* Offers a perfect reference book and is also ideal for use in graduate level courses

In studying the past, archaeologists have focused on the material remains of our predecessors. Prehistorians generally rely almost exclusively on the diverse material record for their understanding of past societies and their behavior. Those involved in studying historically documented cultures not only have extensive material remains but also contemporary texts, images, and a range of investigative methods to enable them to build a broader and more reflexive picture of how past societies, communities, and individuals operated and behaved.