Archaeology Underwater
The NAS Guide to Principles and Practice
2. Edition July 2008
240 Pages, Softcover
Handbook/Reference Book
Short Description
Archaeology Underwater: 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, and 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.
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.
List of figures.
List of plates.
1. The NAS Handbook - why it was written.
2. Underwater archaeology.
3. Getting involved in underwater and foreshore archaeology.
4. Basic principles - making the most of the clues.
5. Project planning.
6. Safety on archaeological sites under water and on the foreshore.
7. International and national laws relating to archaeology under water.
8. Archaeological recording.
9. Historical research.
10. Photography and video.
11. Position-fixing.
12. Underwater search methods.
13. Geophysical and remote-sensing surveys.
14. Underwater survey.
15. Destructive investigative techniques.
16. Archaeological conservation and first-aid for finds.
17. Site monitoring and protection.
18. Archaeological illustration.
19. Post-fieldwork analysis and archiving.
20. Presenting, publicising and publishing archaeological work.
Anchor recording appendix.
Gun appendix.
NAS Training Programme appendix.
Glossary.
References.
Index.
Contributing authors:.
Jonathan Adams, BA DPhil FSA MIFA.
Marc-André Bernier, BA MA.
Lucy Blue, BA DPhil.
Amanda Bowens, BA MA.
Martin Dean, BSc MIFA (Hon) FSA.
Justin Dix, BSc PhD.
Joe Flatman, MA PhD PIFA.
Craig Forrest, B.Comm LLB LLM PGCE PhD.
Damian Goodburn, BA PhD AIFA.
Alexandra Hildred, BA MIFA FSA.
Peter Holt.
Kester Keighley, MSc.
Stuart Leather, MSc.
Gordon Le Pard, BSc.
Colin Martin, PhD FRHistS FSA (Scot) MIFA MAAIS.
Paula Martin, BA Dip Class Arch PhD FSA Scot MIFA.
Douglas McElvogue, PhD MIFA FSA Scot.
Gustav Milne, MPhil FSA.
David Parham, BA MSc MIFA RPA.
Leslie Perkins McKewan, MSc PIFA.
Rory Quinn, PhD.
Julie Satchell, BA MA MIFA.
Graham Scott, AIFA.
Amanda Sutherland, BSc ACR.
Christopher Underwood, BEd MA.
Steve Waring, BSc.
Michael Williams, LLB
"It is an excellent addition to the NAS training program.... I would expect the text will be picked up by most institutions and non-academic groups involved in the teaching and general practice of maritime archaeology." (SAS Bulletin, November 2009)
"There is much useful stuff here." (British Archaeology, January 2009)
"The text and graphics have been updated, resulting in this long-awaited second edition of what is popularly known as 'The NAS (Nautical Archaeology Society) Handbook'. The second edition includes several new chapters covering topics such as photography, legislation and conservation. Additional chapters reflect significant developments or new approaches, particularly with respect to project planning, safety on archaeological sites, historic research, monitoring and maintenance and geophysics. Each individual component of this book was written by an expert in his/her field." (Ocean News & Technology, November 2008)
"This book will enable readers to make the most of their involvement with the rich underwater heritage that helped shape the world in which we live, and do so in a responsible way." (Institute of Nautical Archaeology Quarterly, Summer 2008)
