Consumer's Guide to Archaeological Science

Since we are on the theme of new books in archaeological science (thanks Rob), here is another one to add to the list:

A Consumer's Guide to Archaeological Science: Analytical Techniques

Mary E. Malainey

Charles E Orser, Editor

Michael B. Schiffer, Editor

2011, 603 pages

ISBN 978-1-4419-5703-0

Link to Springer

This volume is also available online as PDFs for purchase.

From the Preface:

"The information presented should enable an archaeologist to understand and critically evaluate:

-the suitability of various analytical techniques to address particular archaeological questions;

-the data generated through the application of these techniques

-the validity of the archaeological interpretations made on the basis of the data."