If you’re new to the realm of archaeological, anthropological and forensic sciences (AAFS), or are a student needing sturdy and reliable references, or wondering “what archaeology or anthropology textbooks to buy?”
On this page you can find links to a selection of the best textbooks – most of these have been suggested to me by my university Professors.
On this page are a select few of the suggested AAFS textbooks with their ratings out of 5*,
to view the full complete reading list click:
here for UK/Europe shipping, or here for USA/Worldwide shipping.
If you prefer your textbooks on Kindle – a separate list is here.
Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice (UK/Europe Link)
Archaeology Essentials: Theories, Methods, and Practice (Second Edition)(US/Worldwide Link)
by Colin Renfrew and Paul Bahn. Rating: *****
Archaeology in Practice: A Student Guide to Archaeological Analyses (UK/Europe Link)
Archaeology in Practice: A Student Guide to Archaeological Analyses (US/Worldwide Link)
by Jane Balme and Alistair Paterson. Rating: ****
Human Remains in Archaeology: A Handbook (CBA Practical Handbook) (UK/Europe Link) On sale atm!
Human Remains in Archaeology: a Handbook (Cba Practical Handbook) (US/Worldwide Link)
by Charlotte Roberts. Rating: ****
This author also wrote The Archaeology of Disease (UK) The Archaeology of Disease (Worldwide), which I think is an anthropology essential!”
Concise Oxford Dictionary of Archaeology (Oxford Paperback Reference) (UK/Europe Link)
Concise Oxford Dictionary of Archaeology (Oxford Paperback Reference) (US/Worldwide Link)
by Timothy Darvill. Rating: *****
The Human Bone Manual (UK/Europe)
The Human Bone Manual (US/Worldwide Link)
by Tim D. White and Pieter A. Folkens. Rating: *****
THIS IS A MUST HAVE - If you are studying anything to do with human remains and anthropology!!
The Archaeology of Disease (UK/Europe)
The Archaeology of Disease (US/Worldwide Link)
by Charlotte Roberts and Keith Manchester. Rating: *****
Human Remains in Archaeology: A Handbook (CBA Practical Handbook) (UK/Europe)
Human Remains in Archaeology: a Handbook (Cba Practical Handbook) (US/Worldwide Link)
by Charlotte Roberts. Rating – ****
Forensic Entomology: An Introduction (UK/Europe)
Forensic Entomology: An Introduction (US/Worldwide Link)
by Dorothy Gennard. Rating – ***
Crime Scene Investigation: Methods and Procedures (UK/Europe)
Crime Scene Investigation: Methods and Procedures (US/Worldwide Link)
by Ian Pepper. Rating – ***
Flesh and Bone: An Introduction to Forensic Anthropology (UK/Europe)
Flesh and Bone: An Introduction to Forensic Anthropology (US/Worldwide Link)
by Miriam Nafte. Rating – *****
A Dictionary of Forensic Science (Oxford Paperback Reference) (UK/Europe)
A Dictionary of Forensic Science (Oxford Paperback Reference) (US/Worldwide Link)
by Susanne Bell. Rating – ****
For fun AAFS related reading:
The Archaeology of Death and Burial (UK/Europe)
The Archaeology of Death and Burial (Texas A&M University Anthropology Series) (US/Worldwide Link)
by Michael Parker Pearson. Rating – ****
Archaeology for Dummies & Anthropology For Dummies (UK/Europe Links)
Archaeology For Dummies & Anthropology For Dummies (US/Worldwide Links)
“Both of these are perfect for those who are very new to archaeology or anthropology and want something a lot more basic and easy to read rather than educational reference books that can be a bit heavy! They are also great gifts for teenagers who want to pursue this type of career!”
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Due to a lot of people asking me where they can get student budget friendly archaeology/anthropology tools or what they should take on digs, I have compiled a list which you can view here (UK/Europe) or here (US/Worldwide)
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