Groover (anthropology, Ball State U.) provides both an overview and case studies of current trends in farmstead archaeology. The author discusses farmstead archaeology as a significant part of understanding and interpreting data regarding the lives, consumption patterns, and transcontinental migrations of Americans throughout history. He also presents a research design and many suggestions for evaluating and re-evaluating the importance of farmsteads as an archaeological resource. The book is clearly written and includes numerous illustrations. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)