Environmental Archaeology

by Elizabeth J. Reitz and Myra Shackley

Book Overview

One of the most significant developments in archaeology in recent years is the emergence of its environmental branch: the study of humans' interactions with their natural surroundings over long periods and of organic remains instead of the artifacts and household items generally associated with sites. With the current attention paid to human responsibility for environmental change, this innovative field is recognized by scientists, conservation...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1461496446
• ISBN13: 9781461496441
• Release Date: November 2013
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 516 Pages
• Weight: 1.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"