Revealing the Buried Past: Geophysics for Archaeologists

If scientific and technological advances continue at the same rate, the archaeologist may become superflous in years to come. This is a slight exaggeration, but an antiquarian at the beginning of the 20th century would have scarcely believed that, by the end of that century, archaeologists would have the capability to locate, identify and map sites without even breaking the surface of the soil. Written by two of the foremost experts in the field, this book draws the reader into the world of geophysics. Writtened for the seasoned archaeologist, student, amateur and for those who have seen the `geophys' techniques used and want to learn a little more, the book is well-written, clearly presented and has lots of illustrations and explanatory diagrams. An introduction to the history of geophysics is followed by a lucid discussion of the different techniques available, the methods and equipment used, survey logistics and post-survey analysis. Drawing on their work with the Time Team Gaffney and Gater present a series of case studies from prehistoric, early historic, later historic and modern sites where their expertise has been put to work. In conclusion, they consider the future for prospecting for the past and how this powerful surveying tool may be transformed in years to come. Foreword by Mick Asto

Author: John Gater
Publisher: Tempus Publishing
Extra Details: Pictorial Card Covers 7 x 10 inches tall.320 Pages.Illustrated with Colour and B&W Photos.NEW.