Underwater Archaeology - The Nas Guide to Principles and Practice

Informationen zum Autor The Nautical Archaeology Society is a non-government organisation formed to further interest in our underwater cultural heritage. The NAS is dedicated to advancing education in nautical archaeology at all levels; to improving techniques in excavating, conservation and reporting; and to encouraging the participation of members of the public at all stages. The Society has published The International Journal of Nautical Archaeology since 1972 and also produces the newsletter Nautical Archaeology, which is free to members. Klappentext Underwater Archaeology: The NAS Guide to Principles and Practice provides a comprehensive summary of the archaeological process as applied in an underwater context. Containing extensive practical advice and information, including how to get involved, basic principles, essential techniques and approaches, project planning and execution, publishing and presenting, this book is essential reading for anyone with an interest in nautical archaeology. Fully illustrated with over 100 drawings and new colour graphics, this second edition includes additional chapters on geophysics, historical research, photography and video, monitoring and maintenance and conservation.With Underwater Archaeology the Nautical Archaeology Society reveals the real underwater treasure - a rich cultural heritage that has helped shape the world in which we live. By outlining the principles and practices, this book will enable the reader to make informed and responsible decisions about how to get the most from their involvement with underwater archaeology. Zusammenfassung Underwater Archaeology: The NAS Guide to Principles and Practice provides a comprehensive summary of the archaeological process as applied in an underwater context. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of figures. List of plates. Foreword. Acknowledgements. 1. The NAS Handbook - why it was written. 2. Underwater archaeology. What is archaeology?. What is archaeology under water?. What is not archaeology under water?. Closely related and complementary approaches (ethnography and experimental archaeology). Further information. 3. Getting involved in underwater and foreshore archaeology. Further information. 4. Basic principles - making the most of the clues. The importance of underwater sites. Site types. The range of evidence on an archaeological site. Links between categories of evidence. Using the evidence. Dating. Environment and site-formation processes. The deterioration of wood. Culture and site-formation processes. Further information. 5. Project planning. The project design. Further information. 6. Safety on archaeological sites under water and on the foreshore. Risk assessments. Diving project plan. Codes of practice. Control of diving operations. Working under water. Potential diving problems and solutions. Safety during excavation. Inter-tidal site safety. Further information. 7. International and national laws relating to archaeology under water. Jurisdiction - where do the laws apply?. The regime in international waters. International salvage law. Underwater cultural heritage and salvage law. Ownership of underwater cultural heritage. Abandonment of ownership. National legislation. International conventions. Case studies. Further information. 8. Archaeological recording. The need for recording. Recording systems. Planning the recording: what to record. Recording information on site. Recording timbers. Recording contexts. Recording stratigraphy. Recording environmental evidence. Recording sampl...

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Foreword.
 
List of figures.
 
List of plates.
 
1. The NAS Handbook - why it was written.
 
2. Underwater archaeology.
 
3. Getting involved in underwater and foreshore archaeology.
 
4. Basic principles - making the most of the clues.
 
5. Project planning.
 
6. Safety on archaeological sites under water and on the foreshore.
 
7. International and national laws relating to archaeology under water.
 
8. Archaeological recording.
 
9. Historical research.
 
10. Photography and video.
 
11. Position-fixing.
 
12. Underwater search methods.
 
13. Geophysical and remote-sensing surveys.
 
14. Underwater survey.
 
15. Destructive investigative techniques.
 
16. Archaeological conservation and first-aid for finds.
 
17. Site monitoring and protection.
 
18. Archaeological illustration.
 
19. Post-fieldwork analysis and archiving.
 
20. Presenting, publicising and publishing archaeological work.
 
Anchor recording appendix.
 
Gun appendix.
 
NAS Training Programme appendix.
 
Glossary.
 
References.
 
Index.
 
Contributing authors:.
 
Jonathan Adams, BA DPhil FSA MIFA.
 
Marc-André Bernier, BA MA.
 
Lucy Blue, BA DPhil.
 
Amanda Bowens, BA MA.
 
Martin Dean, BSc MIFA (Hon) FSA.
 
Justin Dix, BSc PhD.
 
Joe Flatman, MA PhD PIFA.
 
Craig Forrest, B.Comm LLB LLM PGCE PhD.
 
Damian Goodburn, BA PhD AIFA.
 
Alexandra Hildred, BA MIFA FSA.
 
Peter Holt.
 
Kester Keighley, MSc.
 
Stuart Leather, MSc.
 
Gordon Le Pard, BSc.
 
Colin Martin, PhD FRHistS FSA (Scot) MIFA MAAIS.
 
Paula Martin, BA Dip Class Arch PhD FSA Scot MIFA.
 
Douglas McElvogue, PhD MIFA FSA Scot.
 
Gustav Milne, MPhil FSA.
 
David Parham, BA MSc MIFA RPA.
 
Leslie Perkins McKewan, MSc PIFA.
 
Rory Quinn, PhD.
 
Julie Satchell, BA MA MIFA.
 
Graham Scott, AIFA.
 
Amanda Sutherland, BSc ACR.
 
Christopher Underwood, BEd MA.
 
Steve Waring, BSc.
 
Michael Williams, LLB

Bericht

"All in all this attractive paperback with 20 chapters and 3 appendices should make a welcome addition not only on the bookshelves of archaeologically minded divers, but most archaeologists too, as it explains many basic archaeological concepts clearly and concisely." (South African Archaeological Bulletin, 2010)
"It is an excellent addition to the NAS training program.... I would expect the text will be picked up by most institutions and non-academic groups involved in the teaching and general practice of maritime archaeology." (SAS Bulletin, November 2009)
 
"There is much useful stuff here." (British Archaeology, January 2009)
 
"The text and graphics have been updated, resulting in this long-awaited second edition of what is popularly known as 'The NAS (Nautical Archaeology Society) Handbook'. The second edition includes several new chapters covering topics such as photography, legislation and conservation. Additional chapters reflect significant developments or new approaches, particularly with respect to project planning, safety on archaeological sites, historic research, monitoring and maintenance and geophysics. Each individual component of this book was written by an expert in his/her field." (Ocean News & Technology, November 2008)
 
"This book will enable readers to make the most of their involvement with the rich underwater heritage that helped shape the world in which we live, and do so in a responsible way." (Institute of Nautical Archaeology Quarterly, Summer 2008)

Produktdetails

• Autoren: NAS, Nautical Archaeology Society (NAS)
• Mitarbeit: Amand Bowens (Herausgeber), Amanda Bowens (Herausgeber)
• Verlag: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Taschenbuch
• Erschienen: 18.07.2008
• EAN: 9781405175913
• ISBN: 978-1-4051-7591-3
• Seiten: 240
• Themen: Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik > Geschichte > Vor- und Frühgeschichte; Sachbuch > Geschichte > Vor- und Frühgeschichte, Antike; Archäologie, Archaeology, Archaeology Special Topics, Spezialthemen Archäologie