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UNINA9910826753803321 |
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Autore |
White Paul J. |
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Titolo |
The archaeology of American mining / / Paul J. White ; foreword by Michael S. Nassaney |
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Gainesville : , : University Press of Florida, , 2020 |
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©2017 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (xvii, 196 pages) : illustrations, maps |
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Collana |
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The American experience in archaeological perspective |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Mines and mineral resources - United States - History |
Mineral industries - United States - History |
Industrial archaeology - United States - History |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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American mining in three acts -- Historical archaeologists and American mining -- Roaring camp and company town -- Meeting the miners -- Into the mines -- Mining in memoriam -- Conclusion: Scaling up and out. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Mining was, and remains, a crucial and controversial aspect of America's extracted economies. This monograph explores the various types of mining sites to be found in America. With over 400 years of relevant activity in North America, this overview discusses the broader cultural, social, and economic impacts of this vital industrial development. |
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