Ground-Penetrating Radar for Archaeology (Geophysical Methods for Archaeology) [Paperback]

Lawrence B. Conyers (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 20, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0759107734 | ISBN-13: 978-0759107731

Much has happened to the practice of ground-penetrating radar since the publication of the first introductory book for archaeologists by Larry Conyers (with Dean Goodman) in 1997. In this successor volume, Conyers succinctly and clearly lays out for archaeological practitioners the theory behind, and applications of, ground-penetrating radar as a non-invasive method of subsurface prospection. Designed to turn archaeologists into good consumers of GPR results, this book describes the technology, the equipment, the analysis and interpretation necessary to produce usable results. Examples from GPR projects throughout the world help show how these techniques can improve archaeological practice. Equally important, he explains the limitations of the method and ways it can be improperly used by inexperienced field workers. Advances in computer simulation, statistical modeling, virtual reality techniques, and data integration that have improved the utility of the method are also described.

Editorial Reviews

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The book provides a quality overview of how GPR techniques are relevant to landscape reconstruction in an archaeological context. The objectives, findings, and conclusions are presented clearly. . . Ground-Penetrating Radar for Archaeology presents a wide range of information that offers the reader a nearly complete picture of the role that GPR and geophysics can play in archaeology. . . This book should help to dispel some of the myths surrounding GPR and illustrate when and where it can help to non-destructively map archaeological landscapes. (Canadian Journal Of Archaeology )

Conyers provides a balanced an nuanced understanding of both the strengths and weaknesses of the method. This book is an excellent introduction to the method for new practitioners and the archaeological community in general and it should increase the use of this very important archaeological technique. (Journal Of Field Archaeology )

This book is a wonderful resource for archaeologists studying the GPR technique. (Historical Archaeology )

About the Author

Lawrence B. Conyers presently teaches in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Denver and conducts geophysical research at archaeological sites throughout the world. He is coauthor of Ground-Penetrating Radar: An Introduction for Archaeologists.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Altamira Press (November 20, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0759107734
• ISBN-13: 978-0759107731
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #262,597 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #51 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Earth Sciences > Geophysics

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Introduction to GPR, March 9, 2008

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Stephen Hammack (Macon, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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I bought this book to familiarize myself with how GPR works in advance of performing an archaeological study of two historic cemeteries in Middle Georgia. It was a great introduction to the subject, and is written for the educated reader in largely laymen's terms. There is a wonderful illustration of how GPR works in one of the early chapters. I recommend this book to anyone using remote sensing on a professional project, especially if you are not a geophysicist yourself.

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4.0 out of 5 stars GPR for non-geophysicists, February 8, 2010

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This review is from: Ground-Penetrating Radar for Archaeology (Geophysical Methods for Archaeology) (Paperback)

Excellent book describing the procedures and operations of Ground Penetrating Radar for people that may benefit from the technology. As a surveyor requiring the location of underground features, I found the book extremely useful in understanding the proper methods of using the equipment to obtain the results needed. The language is relatively easy to comprehend and the presentation balanced and easily understood. I would highly recommend this book to anyone desirous of or involved in the knowledge of subsurface studies and analysis.