Using Computers In Archaeology: A Practical Guide
Published on 16. December 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
6 pages
978-0-7674-1735-8 (ISBN)
Description
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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
index
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
371 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7674-1735-8 (9780767417358)
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Content
1. Introduction 2. The Fundamentals of Data and Databases 3. Mapping Equipment 4. Setting Up a Site 5. Making Site Maps 6. Excavation and Point Proveniencing with a Total Station 7. Entering Laboratory Data 9. An Example of an Archaeological Database 10. Data Integration with Geographic Information Systems 11. Digital Publication of Archaeological Data 12. Preparing for a Field Project