Archaeological Survey

In a series on how to conduct archeological research, Collins (Office of the State Archeologist, U. of Iowa) and Molyneaux (U. of South Dakota Archeology Laboratory), a specialist in computer-aided applications in the field, discuss the rationale of surveys, their legal aspects (given that most North American surveys are government-mandated), research design, direct and indirect techniques, mapping innovations such as global positioning systems, and "trying to make it real." Includes b&w photos, diagrams, a sample news release, and sample letter to a landowner. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)