Download or read book Invitation to Archaeology written by James Deetz and published by Doubleday Books. This book was released on 1967 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "James Deetz explores the principles, methods, and problems of the present-day archaeologist from the viewpoint of how he works, the nature of his evidence and how it is analyzed, and where archaeology fits into the broader scheme of anthropological study. Excavation, radiocarbon dating, form analysis, space-time slope patterns, as well as the context, function, and structure of uncovered artifacts and sites are all carefully considered; and their role in piecing together cultures of the past is discussed."--Jacket.