Using Computers In Archaeology: A Practical Guide - Softcover

Mcpherron, Shannon; Dibble, Harold L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0767417356 ISBN 13: 9780767417358

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2001

Synopsis

This book provides a comprehensive, practical, and highly readable guide to making the most of computer technology in archaeological applications. Topics covered include database design, mapping and excavation with computer instrumentation, laboratory data entry, digital images, GIS, and electronic publication.

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From the Publisher

A comprehensive review of computer applications useful to archaeologists. Virtually all of the major applications in use today are reviewed and described in enough detail that readers could actually design their own applications.
An emphasis on the practical application of computer techniques. This is not a book about what could be done with unlimited resources and skill'it's a book about what is, or should be used in any archaeological project. For all the topics there is coverage of the theory behind the application to everyday practical considerations.
Web-based exercises and examples of current applications of computer techniques. The book itself concentrates on applications and concepts that have been and will be used by archaeologists for some time. The web-based exercises examples allow the authors to update applications as appropriate so that the information in the text does not become outdated.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0767417356
• ISBN 13: 9780767417358
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 6