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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...
