The Archaeology of American Mining (American Experience in Archaeological Perspective)
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| Rating | : | 4.77 (954 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0813054559 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 216 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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Hardesty, author of Mining Archaeology in the American West: A View from the Silver State"Artfully synthesizes the complexities of American mining heritage using archaeology's broad, temporal scale to generate a baseline for documenting, interpreting, and sustainably managing mining sites and landscapes. Focuses on the material aspects of mining?s past to understand the American experience in this economic culture."--Donald L. Exploring what material artifacts can tell us about the lives of people who left few records, White demonstrates how archaeologists contribute to our understanding of the legacies left by miners and the mining industry.. The Archaeology of American Mining offers a
White is associate professor of anthropology at the University of Alaska Anchorage. . About the Author Paul J
. White is associate professor of anthropology at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Paul J