Companion Encyclopedia of Archaeology

'A systematic overview of archaeology covering its central theories, approaches and methods. Recommended for academic libraries.' - Library Journal'The book is well-produced and is a fascinating treasure chest in which to dip.' - Iain Watson, Reference Reviews'Will undoubtedly become a standard reference work, for a generation at least, I guess. The Encyclopedia is authoritative and, as Graeme Barker intended, is also very readable.' - Iain Watson, Reference Reviews'...a tour de force of modern archaeology.' - Archaeology in New Zealand Vol. 44 No. 1. [March 2001]'In sum, the Companion Encyclopedia to Archaeology is a remarkable achievement. - Archaeology in New Zealand Vol. 44 No. 1. [March 2001]'...in general, work stands as a reminder of just how sophisticated and all encompassing the discipline of archaeology has become...' - Archaeology in New Zealand Vol. 44 No. 1. [March 2001]'...a remarkable resource, a valuable set of essays for students and professionals alike.' - Archaeology in New Zealand Vol. 44 No. 1 [March 2001]

• Kristian Kristiansen, National Forest and Nature Agency, Denmark; Charles Redman, Arizona State University, USA; John Collis, Sheffield University, UK; Martin Carver, York University, UK; Anthony Harding, Durham University, UK; Anthony Brown, Leicester University, UK; Simon Hillson, University College, London, UK; Matthew Johnson, University of Wales, Lampeter, UK; Liz Slater, University of Glasgow, UK; Mike Parker Pearson, Sheffield University, UK; Julian Thomas, University of Wales, Lampeter, UK; Chris Gosden, La Trove University, Australia; John Bintliff, Durham University, UK; Timothy Earle, University of California, USA; Fekri Hassan, Washington State University, USA; Christopher Tilley and Nigel Spivey , University of Wales, Lampeter, UK; Chris Stringer, Natural History Museum, London, UK; Robin Dennell, Sheffield University, UK; Peter Bogucki, Princeton University, USA; Stephen Shennan, Southampton University, UK; Simon Stoddart, Bristol University, UK; Steven Dyson, SUNY, Buffalo, USA; Joseph Tainter, University of New Mexico, USA; David Hinton, Southampton University, UK; Mark Leone, Maryland University, USA; James Delle, New York University, USA; Paul Mullins, George Mason University, USA