The term "New Archaeology" refers to
a. an approach to archaeology emphasizing the understanding of underlying cultural processes and the use of the scientific method.
b. the application of radiocarbon dating in archaeological study.
c. the archaeology of the New World.
d. the archaeology that emphasizes the rigorous classification of artifacts.
e. a new way of practicing the discipline using students as field workers.
a
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