I. Introduction.- 1. A Brief History of Archaeological Survey.- 2. Survey’s Unique Contribution to Archaeology.- 3. Surface Distributions and Buried Landscapes.- 4. Research Design in Archaeological Survey.- II. The Goals of Archaeological Survey.- 1. Types of Goals.- III. The Discovery of Archaeological Materials by Survey.- 1. Factors Affecting Archaeological Detection.- 2. Estimating Discovery Probabilities.- 3. Post-depositional Factors that Affect Spatial Pattern.- 4. Summary.- IV. Units, Sampling Frames, and Edge Effects in Archaeological Survey.- 1. The Spatial Distribution of Material Culture.- 2. Boundaries of the Survey Area.- 3. Types, Shapes, and Orientation of Units.- 4. Scale Effects in Archaeological Survey.- 5. Conclusions.- V. Sampling Space: Statistical Surveys.- 1. Sampling Designs.- 2. Sample Size and Estimation.- 3. Using Samples.- 4. Conclusion.- VI. Purposive Survey: Prospection.- 1. Prospecting.- 2. Prospection to Test Models or Hypotheses.- 3. Bayesian Prospection and Operations Research.- 4. Game Theory and Linear Programming in Optimal Searches.- 5. Conclusions.- VII. Surveying for Spatial Structure.- 1. What is Spatial Structure?.- 2. “The Case for Total Survey”.- 3. How to Survey for Spatial Structure.- 4. Conclusion.- VIII. Cultural Resource Management and Site Significance.- 1. What is Cultural Resource Management?.- 2. Regional Impact assessments by Field Survey.- 3. Assessing Significance.- 4. Administrative, Ethical, and Legal Aspects of CRM.- 5. Conclusion.- IX. Surveying Sites and Landscapes.- 1. Fieldwalking and Surface Survey.- 2. Common Attributes of Sites.- 3. Examining Sites and Collecting or Recording Artifacts.- 4. Documenting “Non-Site” or “Off-Site” Material Culture.- 5. Intertidal Surveys.- 6. Controls and DataQuality.- 7. Conclusion.- X. Evaluating Surveys.- 1. Assessing Detection Probabilities.- 2. Assessing the “Exhaustion” of a Region.- 3. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Sampling.- 4. Assessing the Reliability of Crew Observations.- 5. Assessing Bias in the Characterization of Finds.- 6. Assessing Variations in Collection Method.- 7. Conclusion.- XI. Surveying the Future.- 1. Survey’s Expanding Role.- 2. Investigating “Hidden” and Neglected Landscapes.- 3. Survey Method and Technology.- 4. Mathematical Approaches to Survey Theory and Evaluation.- 5. Conclusion.- Appendix 1. Health, Safety, and Practical Matters in Field Survey.- 1. Health and Safety in Field Survey.- 1.1 Notifying Landowners and Relevant Authorities or Agencies.- 1.2 Educating Team Members.- 1.3 First-Aid.- 1.4 Communication.- 1.5 Preparation for Weather.- 1.6 Risk of Encountering High-voltage Lines, Toxic Waste, or Explosives.- 1.7 Risks from Animals or Disease.- 1.8 Risk from Hunters or Military Activity.- 1.9 Insurance.- 2. Outfitting the Survey Crew.- 2.1 Personal Gear and Bad-weather Gear.- 2.2 Mapping and Recording Instruments.- 2.3 Sampling Equipment and Supplies.- 2.4 Safety Equipment.- 3. Crew Training and Orientation.
An outstanding academic title (Choice)
"E.B. Banning's Archaeological Survey deserves praise for
gathering, in one place, a wealth of information on one of
archaeology's fundamentals [...] Having read this book, though, I
would not think of designing a sample survey without referring back
to it [...] Archaeological Survey is the first volume in a new
series, Manuals in Archaeological Method, Theory and Techniques,
edited by Charles Orser and Michael Schiffer. If Banning's
contribution is any guide, the Manuals will become valued and
much-cited additions to archaeologists' bookshelves."
(David A. Phillips Jr. (Journal of Anthropological Research, 59,
2003)
"Although surveys have been important to archaeological research
for decades, most authors address the subject in a cursory manner,
often as a mere prelude to excavation. Banning (Univ. of Toronto)
fills this gap with a comprehensive manual devoted exclusively to
archaeological surveys. He begins with a discussion of the history
of archaeological surveys and their unique contributions to
archaeological research- Subsequent chapters address the goals of
surveys; discuss how surveys are used to discover archaeological
materials; analyze the importance of sampling; illustrate how
surveys help archaeologists discover spatial structure; summarize
the role of surveys in cultural resource management; and suggest
several approaches to the evaluation of archaeological surveys. A
thorough, up-to-date bibliography and a comprehensive index
conclude the volume. Although at times the discussion can be
difficult reading, the volume is generally well written and capably
edited. A few more detailed examples would have helped to flesh out
certain concepts, but that is a minor issue. This is the only
currently available comprehensive treatment of archaeological
surveys. Highly recommended."
(W. Kotter, Weber State University (Choice, July 2003)
"E.B. Banning's Archaeological Survey is a volume I would recommend
to any geoscientist who wants, and perhaps even needs, to better
understand what an archaeologist means by the word 'site'. The book
surveys the methods, technologies, and theoretical approaches that
archaeologists use to find, record, and analyze archaeological
sites."
(Joe Alan Artz, University of Iowa (Geoarchaeology: An
International Journal, 19:7, 2004) "... it is far more than a
mere handbook of archaeological surveying practices. It includes
well-developed discussions on the theories behind them and the pros
and cons of each method." "Each aspect of archaeological survey is
introduced together with the theory on which it is based, followed
by a discussion of applicability and problems likely to be
encountered in interpretation of data yielded. The reader will
particularly benefit from these discussions, obviously based on the
author’s considerable personal experience and a broad knowledge
ofthe subject, amply reflected in an extensive and highly eclectic
bibliography." "This work should find its place on the shelf of any
serious archaeological surveyor, fledgling or seasoned hand
especially interested in modern, scientific approaches. It offers
the reader a virtual banquet of information that treats the subject
in a comprehensive manner with surprising depth for a volume of
relatively modest proportions. In addition, it is a good sourcebook
with numerous citations and a large bibliography useful for
directing additional queries and research. Its theoretical content,
and especially the questions it raises concerning basic concepts,
will be of interest to any archaeologist."
(Eliot Braun, SAS Bulletin 27 [2004])
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