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Series:   Elements in Current Archaeological Tools and Techniques

Archaeological Mapping and Planning

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 May 2023

Hans Barnard
Hans Barnard
Affiliation:
University of California, Los Angeles

Summary

This richly illustrated Element introduces the reader to the basic principles of archaeological mapping and planning. It presents both the mathematical and the practical backgrounds, as well as many tips and tricks. This will enable archaeologists to create acceptable maps and plans of archaeological remains, even with limited means of in adverse circumstances.
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Series: Elements in Current Archaeological Tools and Techniques
Online ISBN: 9781009072069
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication: 22 June 2023

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References

Further Reading

Banning, Edward B. (2002), Archaeological Survey, New York (Kluwer Academic Press).Google Scholar
Collins, James M. and Molyneaux, Brian Leigh (2003), Archaeological Survey: Archaeologist’s Toolkit Volume 2, Walnut Creek (AltaMira Press).Google Scholar
Kavanagh, Barry F. and Mastin, Tom B. (2014), Surveying: Principles and Applications: 9th edition, Boston (Pearson).Google Scholar
McCormac, Jack C., Sarasua, Wayne A. and Davis, William J. (2013), Surveying: 6th edition, Hoboken (John Wiley).Google Scholar
Nathanson, Jerry A., Lanzafama, Michael T. and Kissam, Philip (2018), Surveying Fundamentals and Practices: 7th edition, New York (Pearson Education).Google Scholar
White, Gregory G. and King, Thomas F. (2016), The Archaeological Survey Manual, Milton Park (Routledge).Google Scholar

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Archaeological Mapping and Planning
  • Hans Barnard, University of California, Los Angeles
  • Online ISBN: 9781009072069
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  • Online ISBN: 9781009072069
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Archaeological Mapping and Planning
  • Hans Barnard, University of California, Los Angeles
  • Online ISBN: 9781009072069
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