Handbook for British and Irish Archaeology

Where can I find an amateur archaeological society to join? How can I find out more about a particular aspect of archaeology? Which are the most useful available texts in this field? Which Universities run archaeology courses? If you have ever asked or been asked any of the above questions, then this is the book for you - a one-stop, truly comprehensive, dedicated and reliable sourcebook for archaeology. In one volume the Handbook offers an astonishingly wide range of up-to-date information, including:* Lists of organisations, national societies and special interest groups within archaeology and contributory disciplines* A catalogue of finding aids such as printed bibliographies, dictionaries, map lists and record office directories* A guide to grant sources* Lists of archaeological touring guides* Bibliography of books offering starting points for almost any topic encountered in archaeologyWith a full subject and author index to help the reader navigate the information, this Handbook is the most comprehensive guide to sources and resources available in British and Irish Archaeology.