Doing Archaeology

"King's approach involves giving basic information without a great deal of jargon, allowing the reader to gain some information about a topic without being overwhelmed. His approach to describing this important part of modern archaeology is very straightforward, giving real life examples from various situations and individuals... This technique of using real examples is very helpful and informative to someone who might be considering entering the field. CRM is as much about running a business as it is about doing archaeology, a point King brings home time after time. I would use King's book as a supplementary text in [a CRM] course because it is very readable and down-to-earth." -Dean H. Knight, Canadian Journal of Archaeology "King makes an excellent effort to educate the beginning student and layperson about the role archaeologists play within the CRM arena. His decision to concentrate this book on CRM works for two reasons. First, it puts to rest the misconception that archaeologists have to travel to some faraway exotic land in order to 'do archaeology' by explaining to readers that most archaeologists practice their profession locally. Second, this book should make readers aware of certain cultural resource issues and policies and perhaps influence their behavior toward such issues in the future. This book should be made available to all beginning students, amateur archaeologists, and all others who have ever asked an archaeologist about finding dinosaur bones." -James D. Brinkley, Historical Archaeology "This very readable introduction-part textbook, part memoir-would be invaluable to students, professionals in environmental compliance, tribes, and anyone who wants to understand the process of 'doing archaeology' in the rough and tumble world of CRM... King is always honest, imaginative, and controversial. Readers of his previous books will recognize the straightforward style and conversational tone that make King's work such a pleasure to read." -Adrian Praetzellis, Journal of California and Great Basin Anthropology "Doing Archaeology is an excellent introduction to what the career of an archaeologist working in the cultural resource management field in the United States is like, in a clear, conversational, understandable, personal voice." -Kris Hirst, Archaeology.About.com