Practical Applications of GIS for Archaeologists
| Author | : Konnie L. Wescott |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 187 |
| Release | : 2003-09-02 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780203212134 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0203212134 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (134 Downloads) |
Download or read book Practical Applications of GIS for Archaeologists written by Konnie L. Wescott and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of GIS is the most powerful technology introduced to archaeology since the introduction of carbon 14 dating. The most widespread use of this technology has been for the prediction of archaeological site locations. This book focuses on the use of GIS for archaeological predictive modeling. The contributors include internationally recognized researchers who have been at the forefront of this revolutionary integration of GIS and archaeology, as well as first generation researchers who have begun to critically apply this new technology and explore its theoretical implications.
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