"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