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Books for the Professional Archaeologist

Some books, but by no means the most, are intended for the bookshelf of the working archaeologist. Here is a sample of what has turned up on my desk.

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Cobble Circles and Standing Stones
highly recommend Cobble Circles and Standing Stones for anybody interested in the Chiriqui or Costa Rican archaeology, but also for anybody contemplating a career in archaeology, or just curious to understand how the science of archaeology works.

Shovel Bum: the 'Zine
Trent de Boer's comic book for Altamira Press called Shovel Bum is a terrific and entertaining introduction to the grimy world of the archaeological field technician.

The Archaeology of Rock Art - Archaeology Book Review
The global perspective of the articles considered as a whole provides a broad brush view of cross-cultural ideas, while bibliographies in each of the chapters allow one to investigate the various sites more intensely. Overall, I would say this book is ideal for anyone seeking a global understanding of the various forms of rock art in the world

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