Recovering the Past Bit by Bit with Microcomputers.

Focuses on the growing number of archaeologists experimenting with modern technology in the form of microcomputers, to aid in the recovery of threatened archaeological resources as of 1984. Advances in microprocessor-based computers providing the scientists with a means to expedite data collection a...

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Published in:Archaeology Vol. 37; no. 4; pp. 20 - 27
Main Authors: Stephen, David V.M., Craig, Douglas B.
Format: Article
Published: Archaeological Institute of America Jul/Aug84
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Summary:Focuses on the growing number of archaeologists experimenting with modern technology in the form of microcomputers, to aid in the recovery of threatened archaeological resources as of 1984. Advances in microprocessor-based computers providing the scientists with a means to expedite data collection and processing; Capability of archaeologists to record information from historic and archaeological sites in microcomputers; Selection of microcomputers; Computer programs designed specially for the science.