<p><P>Although underwater archaeology has assumed its rightful place as an important subdiscipline in the field, the published literature has not kept pace with the rapid increase in the number of both prehistoric and historic underwater sites. The editors have assembled an internationally distinguished roster of contributors to fill this gap. In addition to both geographical and topical approaches, the chapters also focus on technology, law, public and private institutional roles and goals, and the research and development of future technologies and public programs.</p> <h3>Booknews</h3> <p>Designed to cover a broad range of aspects of the field, this volume will similarly serve a wide audience of students, enthusiasts, and professionals. An international group of specialists contributed 31 chapters that consider different geographical sites of underwater archaeology (Rhode Island, Bermuda, South Africa, Israel, France, Italy, Ireland, and the Great Lakes are some) and 15 chapters on theory, technology, law, government agencies, and culture. Each chapter describes the place or issue, with consideration of the history of study, the development of laws, future projects, bibliography, and maps. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR</p>
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