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100 1 _aPetrie, W. M. Flinders
_q(William Matthew Flinders),
_d1853-1942
245 1 0 _aMethods & Aims in Archaeology
246 1 _aMethods and Aims in Archaeology
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-09-26
505 0 _aThe excavator -- Discrimination -- The labourers -- Arrangement of work -- Recording in the field -- Copying -- Photographing -- Preservation of objects -- Packing -- Publication -- Systematic archaeology -- Archaeological evidence -- Ethics of archaeology -- The fascination of history.
508 _aProduced by MFR, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Methods & Aims in Archaeology" by W. M. Flinders Petrie is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book provides an overview of archaeological practices, discussing essential methodologies and objectives that guide excavators in their work. It emphasizes the importance of systematic techniques in studying human history through archaeological findings, predominantly focusing on ancient Egypt due to the author's extensive experience in the region. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the field of archaeology. Petrie articulates the emerging nature of archaeology as a science and critiques its initial tendencies to be driven by mere curiosity or commercial interests. He stresses the significance of the character and education of excavators, suggesting that their insights and ethical responsibilities fundamentally shape the outcomes of their work. The author outlines the requisite knowledge, skills, and organizational methods that are vital for successful archaeological endeavors, laying the groundwork for a comprehensive examination of practical strategies and ethical considerations throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArchaeology -- Methodology
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63311
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