This groundbreaking encyclopedia is the first in-depth reference source on the most rapidly growing area in archaeology. Edited by one of the world's most renowned historical archaeologists, this work offers a comprehensive guide to the essential sites, concepts, and issues central to the study of historical archaeology, and at the same time helps to define it as a field.
The more than 370 entries, written by 120 experts from around the world, make this an indispensable reference source for students and scholars alike.