Archaeology in America: An Encyclopedia (4 vols)

"...this encyclopaedia is a useful and easily comprehensible overview of archaeology and archaeological sites in North America aimed at the general reader and beginning student of archaeology. It also provides a handy starting-point for further, more in-depth study. Recommended for academic libraries." - Reference Reviews "Impressive for its thoroughness and quality of writing, this 4-volume reference describes archaeological sites in North America, including northern Mexico, the US, and Canada. . . . The articles are written by archaeologists and are both authoritative and accessible, with detailed discussion of the history of the site and its study, with bibliography and information about public access and use provided for each. The volumes are well-illustrated with B&W plates of photos, drawings, and maps. Thoughtfully produced and rich in its coverage, this is a fine reference that will be essential for public and college libraries." - Reference & Research Book News "This reference tool conveniently collects information about archaeological sites that can be difficult to find, thus it is highly recommended for academic and larger public libraries." - ARBAonline "This set presents an overview of archaeology, rather than focusing on US sites, but no other comparable, comprehensive set on US archaeological sites is available. . . . This set offers a fantastic overview of the most significant archaeological finds in the US. Summing Up: Essential." - Choice "This collection of essays on over 300 topics related to archaeological sites and discoveries in North America and Hawaii was written by local experts, while the editors are anthropologists and/or archaeological scholars with numerous published books and articles to their credit. The arrangement is geographic, with each volume covering a different area of the United States. Each section begins with overview essays (e.g. 'The Archaeology of California'), followed by essays describing important archaeological sites in that geographical area. Accessible to general readers but also useful for students at the high school and college level, the essays describe sites of historical importance and lists of sources for further study-even pointing out museums, parks, and other visitor sites. Numerous maps and black-and-white photographs illustrate the text. Each volume also contains a glossary and an index; the final volume includes a contributor list with affiliation and location information for contributors and more information on the editors. . . . For public, high school, and college libraries that do not have access to DLO, purchase of this print set is recommended. The price is reasonable considering the amount of material included as well as the general level of interest in American history." - Library Journal "This set offers the nonspecialist a comprehensive introduction to archaeology in America. A thorough introduction sets the stage with a discussion of the history and value of North American archaeology. . . . Few recent publications provide such a comprehensive overview-accessible to the general reader-of archaeology in America. This set would be a welcome addition to an academic or large public library." - Booklist