Using Computers in Archaeology: Towards Virtual Pasts - Hardcover

Lock, Gary

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0415166209 ISBN 13: 9780415166201

Publisher: Routledge, 2003

Synopsis

Today, archaeologists are spending more and more time examining the past with the aid of computers. How does this increased dependence on technology affect the theory and practice of archaeology?
Using Computers in Archaeology is a comprehensive review of computer applications in archaeology from the archaeologist's perspective. The book deals with all aspects of the discipline, from survey and excavation, to museums and education. Discussion covers the theoretical aspects of computer applications, with particular reference to GIS and the analysis of data, but technical jargon is kept to a minimum.
With numerous illustrations, case-studies and examples, Using Computers in Archaeology is a timely introduction to this increasingly important area of archaeology, catering both for the student and the experienced archaeologist.

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Review:

'The book is excellently illustrated [and] well referenced ... The volume is essential reading for any practitioner or student involved with archaeological computing, and will – quite rightly – instantly become required reading on many an undergraduate and postgraduate course.' - Antiquity

Synopsis:

Archaeologists are spending more and more time examining the past with the aid of computers. How does this increased dependence on technology affect the theory and practice of archaeology? This text provides a comprehensive review of computer applications in archaeology from the archaeologist's perspective. The book deals with all aspects of the discipline, from survey and excavation to museums and education. Discussion covers the theoretical aspects of computer applications, with particular reference to GIS and the analysis of data, but technical jargon is kept to a minimum. With numerous illustrations, case-studies and examples, this is an introduction to this increasingly important area of archaeology, catering both for the student and the experienced archaeologist.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0415166209
• ISBN 13: 9780415166201
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 316