Archaeological Survey

This practical volume the first book in the EMManuals in ArchaeologicalEMEMMethod Theory and Technique SeriesEM examines in detail the factors thataffect archae... » 

This practical volume the first book in the EMManuals in ArchaeologicalEMEMMethod Theory and Technique SeriesEM examines in detail the factors thataffect archaeological detectability in surveys whose methods range from visualto remote sensing in land underwater and intertidal zones furnishing acomprehensive treatment of prospection parameter estimation model buildingand detection of spatial structure.BREmphasizing careful survey designincluding mathematical methods for optimizing the size and arrangement ofobservation units STRONGArchaeological SurveySTRONG provides a wealth of newmaterial as well as new interpretations on standard techniques. This importantresource PPresents both sampling theory and optimization theory BRExplicates fieldwalking remote sensing and subsurface testing among othertechniques BRDemonstrates how to evaluate survey results to avoid biasedestimates and avoid the risk of missed targets BRExplains Bayesian optimalallocation of effort and the Game Theory approach BRDiscusses a host ofissues related to Cultural Resource Management. P TOCPreface. STRONGI.STRONG Introduction. STRONGII.STRONG The Goals of Archaeological Survey.STRONGIII.STRONG The Discovery of Archaeological Materials by Survey.STRONGIV.STRONG Units Sampling Frames and Edge Effects in ArchaeologicalSurvey. STRONGV.STRONG Sampling Space Statistical Surveys. STRONGVI.STRONGPurposive Survey Prospection. STRONGVII.STRONG Surveying for SpatialStructure. STRONGVIII.STRONG Cultural Resource Management and SiteSignificance. STRONGIX.STRONG Surveying Sites and Landscapes. STRONGX.STRONG Evaluating Surveys. STRONGXI.STRONG Surveying the Future. AppendixSTRONG1.STRONG Health Safety and Practical Matters in Field Survey.Bibliography. Index. «