The Blackburn Press would like to announce the availability of a classic:
The Art of Scientific Investigation by William I.B. Beveridge, ISBN
1-932846-05-0, paperback, 178 pages
In The Art of Scientific Investigation, originally published in 1950, W.I.B.
Beveridge explores the development of the intuitive side in scientists. The
author's object is to show how the minds of humans can best be harnessed to
the processes of scientific discovery. This book therefore centers on the
"human factor"; the individual scientist. The book reveals the basic
principles and mental techniques that are common to most types of
investigation. Professor Beveridge discusses great discoveries and quotes
the experiences of numerous scientists.
"The virtue of Mr. Beveridge's book is that it is not dogmatic. A free and
universal mind looks at scientific investigation as a creative art. . . ."
The New York Times
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Also available from The Blackburn Press:
Stones, Bones and Ancient Cities: Great Discoveries in Archaeology and the
Search for Human Origins by Lawrence H. Robbins, ISBN 1-930665-87-3,
paperback; 267 pages
This is a reprint of the 1990 edition with the addition of a new preface
that discusses some of the surprising new finds that have appeared since
this book was first published. Professor Robbins saw the need for a good
introductory book for the course. The book is primarily about four areas: 1)
Spectacular and important finds and the way they were made; 2) The
personalities concerned with many of these discoveries; 3) The reaction to
the finds and their impact on both science and the public; and 4) Changing
interpretations about the discoveries.
Dr. Robbins discusses many great discoveries, including the discovery of
Lucy, European cave art, Tomb of Tutankhamen, Troy, Pompeii, Machu Picchu,
Stonehenge, Native American sites, the Rosetta Stone and the Dead Sea
Scrolls.
"A modern day Indiana Jones, archaeologist Robbins has compiled facts,
theories, and personal experience into ... a fascinating, highly readable
and informative excursion into the richness of the past and the secrets it
holds." Booklist
"The stories are varied and fascinating ... The photographs, particularly of
cave art, are unusually good." West Coast Review of Books
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Great Lakes Archaeology by Ronald J. Mason, ISBN1-930665-46-6, paperback,
426 pages
Originally published in 1981, Great Lakes Archaeology is still the most
comprehensive account of Great Lakes peoples, prehistoric, protohistoric and
early historic. Great Lakes Archaeology is reprinted here with a brief
review of post-1981 research and a list of recommended recent publications.
"This book remains the only synthesis focused on the entire Great Lakes
area. Aside from the fact that the book is comprehensive in geographic
coverage, one of the most important strengths is that Mason is a good
writer. Moreover, not only does the work demonstrate the author's
comprehensive, in-depth understanding of the literature, it is heartfelt and
humanistic. Given the obvious merit of this volume as a
geographically-comprehensive, well-written work I would use it as a text."
Canadian Journal of Archaeology, 27: 326 (2003)
"Beyond Mason's considerable abilities as a synthesizer, we find among his
words and sentences a deep feeling for the beauty of the Great Lakes
country, the mysteries of its past and the humanity of the Indian people who
lived out their lives on its shores. As a summary of Great Lakes peoples,
this book is excellent." Charles E. Cleland in American Anthropologist
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