A Dictionary of Terms and Techniques in Archaeology . Serves as a pocket guide to archaeological terms. It is more appropriate for laymen than professionals, but is useful for ready reference. Historical Dictionary of North American Archaeology . Contains information on prehistoric cultures, sites, and artifacts of North America.
Most entries are short and some include references to definitive work s on the subject.
Use relies on the index to find all relevant entries. The index, however, is p oorly cross-referenced and not comprehensive. Not all entries are indexed. Since it is the only source of its kind, become very familiar with its organizat ion and the limitations of its index to use it effectively. The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Archaeology .