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Record Nr.

UNINA9910790984503321

Titolo

Archaeology in practice : a student guide to archaeological analyses / / edited by Jane Balme and Alistair Paterson

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chichester, England : , : Wiley-Blackwell, , 2014

2014

ISBN

1-118-32383-1

1-118-32382-3

Edizione

[Second edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xxxvi, 468 pages)

Collana

New York Academy of Sciences

Classificazione

202.5

930.1

Altri autori (Persone)

BalmeJane

PatersonAlistair

Disciplina

930.1

Soggetti

Archaeology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes bibliographical references and index

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Nota di contenuto

Collaborating with stakeholders -- Stratigraphy -- Sediments -- Absolute dating -- Rock-art -- Stone artifacts -- Ceramics -- Residues and use wear -- Animal bones -- Human remains -- Plant remains -- Shell middens and mollusks -- Artifacts of the modern world -- Historical sources -- Writing the past.

Sommario/riassunto

This much-enhanced new edition of the highly accessible guide to practical archaeology is a vital resource for students.  It features the latest methodologies, a wealth of case studies from around the world, and contributions from leading specialists in archaeological materials analysis. New edition updated to include the latest archaeological methods, an enhanced focus on post-excavation analysis and new material including a dedicated chapter on analyzing human remains. Covers the full range of current analytic methods, such as analysis of stone tools, human remains and absolute dating Features a user-friendly structure organized according to material types such as animal bones, ceramics and stone artifacts, as well as by thematic topics ranging from dating techniques to report writing, and ethical concerns. Accessible to archaeology students at all levels, with detailed



references and extensive case studies featured throughout.