Presents a variety of writings discussing the spectrum of theory and practice in maritime archaeology from its beginnings in the late 1940s to the early 1990s. This reference covers maritime archaeology's history, approaches to fieldwork, technical developments, and areal bibliographies.

This unique text presents a variety of writings discussing the spectrum of theory and practice in maritime archaeology from its beginnings in the late 1940s to the early 1990s. It is the first such comprehensive reference available, covering the field's history, approaches to fieldwork, technical developments, and areal bibliographies. Notable attention is given to the scientific method in two classic chapters by Platt and Chamberlin, augmented by flow charts and examples. Comparative readings explore the differing views of academics, amateurs, and treasure hunters on the contentious subject of underwater resources. Students will find no more complete introduction to the subject.

THE FIELD: Underwater Archaeology: The Fos Underwater Excavations
R. Baucaire. The Secular Debate: Underwater Archaeology, European Versus American
J.L. Shiner. Ethics and the Great Debate: The World's Worst Investment: The Economics of Treasure Hunting with Real-Life Comparisons
P. Throckmorton. AREAL STUDIES: The Mediterranean: Bibliography. Northern Europe: Bibliography. The Caribbean: Bibliography. The Pacific Rim: Current Status of Underwater Archaeology in Malaysia
A.H. Taha. The Arabic World: Bibliography. Africa: Bibliography. RESEARCH DESIGN: Hypotheses Building: Theory: FINDING SITES: Site Location Factors: Site Formation Processes: Survey Methodology: HIGH TECHNOLOGY: History of Going Underwater: Magnetometer: Sonar: Mapping and Recording: Remote Operating Vehicle (ROV): SITE SIGNIFICANCE: Significance: Specific Criteria: DATA RECOVERY: Pre-Excavation Recording: Sampling: Extreme Date Recovery Conditions: CONSERVATION: INTERPRETATION AND EXHIBITION: Interpretation: Exhibition: 44 Additional Articles. Appendices: Archaeological Organizations and Journals. General Bibliographical Sources for 17th Through 19th Centuries. Index.