"Waters has undertaken a formidable task in writing a treatise on geoarchaeology, a multifaceted field
in which practitioners normally specialize in only a few facets...An excellent book."--- Geoarchaeology
"In Principles of Geoarchaeology, Michael Waters presents a detailed and enlightening view of the field of
geoarchaeology and successfully links theory and practice on one volume...It explicitly avoids laborious discussions
of analytical techniques such as micromorphology or soil analysis, which are more fully explored elsewhere. The
emphasis placed on field aspects of geoarchaeology is well directed and amply illustrated with examples derived
from field studies....An excellent summary of mainstream approaches to the subject.--- American Scientist
"This well-written book offers ample proof of the productive interaction between the geosciences and archaeology
over approximately the past 60 years. Throughout the book, Waters provides examples of geoarchaeological research
from the Quaternary Period of North America supporting his opinion that such studies 'enhance the interpretation
of human prehistory.'" --- The Holocene
"Characterized by a clear and direct writing style as well as a logical and well-structured arrangement."--The
Holocene