Thin-section petrography of ceramic materials [[electronic resource] /] / by Sarah E. Peterson ; with contributions by Philip P. Betancourt

• Autore: Peterson Sarah E. <1983->
• Pubblicazione: Philadelphia, Pa., : INSTAP Academic Press, c2009
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (33 p.)
• Disciplina: 552/.06
• Soggetto topico: Petrology in archaeology; Ceramics - Analysis
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Altri autori: BetancourtPhilip P. <1936->
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. [17]-20).
• Nota di contenuto: Goals for the thin-section petrography of ceramics -- History of thin-section petrography -- Preparation of thin sections -- Examination and analysis of thin sections -- Development of aims and sampling strategy.
• Sommario/riassunto: As part of the INSTAP Archaeological Excavation Manual series, Thin-Section Petrography of Ceramic Materials provides a concise overview of the history and application of the practice while detailing how this type of petrographic analysis can benefit archaeologists in the field. When thin-section analysis is employed as part of a thorough, multi-disciplinary study of ceramic materials, it provides a wealth of additional interpretative data to archaeologists, allowing for more accurate interpretations of the past, especially regarding pottery production, provenance, variations in technology ove
• Titolo autorizzato: Thin-section petrography of ceramic materials
• ISBN: 1-62303-126-5
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910452273903321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: INSTAP archaeological excavation manual ; ; 2.