17th August 2013, 11:47 AM
Tool Wrote:Just to stray a wee bit, is there a good book on the basics of sampling? Something that gives an overview on the subject, doesn't cost too much, and doesn't get bogged down in too much technical speak?
Hi
the short answer is no. However the best a free(ist- I made up a word!) is the EH guidelines on environmental archaeology,download via their website, along with other free guidelines. It's a very good starting point. All the other books tend to be far more in depth and you can get bogged down in wanting to sample everything. Remember,that I said in a previous post it's all about the question asked of the sample, preservation and site location.....and remember the guidelines are just that, guidelines!
Enjoy, but beware environmental archaeology is very addictive}