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- ISBN 9781805390459
- Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
- Publication Date: 14 Jul 2023
- Publisher: Berghahn Books
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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Providing a comprehensive set of guidance to assist researchers wishing to carry out, curate and disseminate field research at a historic burial ground, chapters offer up to date methods for surface and subsurface survey and for the recording and archiving of burial monument data. Divided into three parts considering documentary research and recording of mortuary landscapes, reflections on memorial recording projects, and archiving and wider dissemination of data and interpretations. Also included is the archaeological potential of pet cemeteries and other pet memorials. Discussions therefore include how methodologies may or may not be applicable to both human and animal subjects.
Richard Veit is a Professor of Anthropology and Associate Dean of the Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Monmouth University. His research interests include gravestones and burial grounds, early American material culture, vernacular architecture, and conflict archaeology.
