The 20 papers are from a June 2004 conference in Nottingham, and most are written by people actively engaged in industrial archaeology. They do discuss methodological issues, but are generally more concerned with identifying the kinds of information can be wrought from industrial sites that will contribute to an overall picture, especially of the early industrial age. Among their topics are manufacturing, landscape, and social context; excavating industrial era settlements in North-West England; and death and commemoration. No index is provided. Distributed in North America by The David Brown Book Company. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)