THE YOUNG OXFORD BOOK OF ARCHAEOLOGY

A thorough and intelligent survey of the field of archaeology, lavishly illustrated with photographs, maps, and drawings, and containing both the quality and quantity of information one would expect from an introductory college course. Beginning with a comprehensive introduction to the techniques, methods, and specialties of archaeologists, Moloney surveys the archaeological and investigative work done on over a dozen sites throughout history, and includes chapters on specialties such as underwater archaeology and ethnoarchaeology. Like other volumes in the series, the text is lengthy and dense; it's not a book for slackers, but for those whose interest is strong enough to demand the most and the best in information. Despite the lack of a bibliography or reading list, this is a fine reference for reports on particular excavations or on archaeology in general. (glossary, index) (Nonfiction. 9-13)