Strung Out on Archaeology: An Introduction to Archaeological Research

by Laurie A. Wilkie

Book Overview

Teaching the basic principles of archaeology through an "excavation" and analysis of New Orleans Mardi Gras parades and the beads thrown there? A student's dream book Award-winning historical archaeologist Laurie Wilkie takes her two loves and merges them into a brief, lively introductory textbook that is sure to actively engage students. She shows how her analysis of trinkets tossed from parade floats can illustrate major themes taught in introductory...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1611322677
• ISBN13: 9781611322675
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.2" x 10.0"