The Archaeologist's Field Handbook

This essential guide covers everything needed for archaeological fieldwork. The Archaeologist's Field Handbook is perfect for both beginners and seasoned professionals.

This comprehensive manual serves as a crucial guide to archaeological fieldwork in Australia, now fully revised to include modern digital techniques and innovative methods. The Archaeologist's Field Handbook is tailored for a diverse audience, including consultants, amateur heritage researchers, and students, offering step-by-step instructions that are essential for conducting effective fieldwork. It covers a wide range of practices, from basic site recordings to professional consultancies, ensuring that all users can responsibly document heritage sites.

Within its pages, The Archaeologist's Field Handbook provides detailed guidance on various aspects of archaeological fieldwork. It includes charts, checklists, graphs, maps, and diagrams that illustrate how to design, fund, research, map, record, interpret, photograph, and write up fieldwork projects. This hands-on manual is structured to cater to all types of archaeological practice, whether Indigenous, historical, or landscape-focused, making it an invaluable resource for anyone involved in the field.

The second edition of this handbook has been thoroughly updated to reflect recent advancements, including strategies for digital data capture and new legislation. It also highlights more affordable technologies for surveying and photography. As noted by experts in the field, The Archaeologist's Field Handbook is considered the ultimate resource for consultants, educators, students, community groups, and anyone engaged in heritage fieldwork.