Author: Wm Jack Hranicky
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1481751743
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 586
Book Description
Archaeological Concepts, Techniques, and Terminology for American Prehistory Lithic Technology by Wm Jack Hranicky is a 600-page comprehensive publication that encompasses the study of American prehistoric stone tools and implements. It is a look-up volume for studying the material culture of prehistoric people and using its concepts and methods for researching this aspect of archaeology. There are over 3000 entries which are defined and illustrated. It also has an extensive set of references and an overview for the study of stone tools.
Encyclopedic Dictionary of Archaeology
Author: Barbara Ann Kipfer
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1475751338
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 728
Book Description
A modern, comprehensive compilation of more than 7,000 entries covering themes, concepts, and discoveries in archaeology written in nontechnical language and tailored to meet the needs of professionals, students and general readers. The main subject areas include artifacts; branches of archaeology, chronology; culture; features; flora and fauna; geography; geology; language; people; related fields; sites; structures; techniques and methods; terms and theories; and tools.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1475751338
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 728
Book Description
A modern, comprehensive compilation of more than 7,000 entries covering themes, concepts, and discoveries in archaeology written in nontechnical language and tailored to meet the needs of professionals, students and general readers. The main subject areas include artifacts; branches of archaeology, chronology; culture; features; flora and fauna; geography; geology; language; people; related fields; sites; structures; techniques and methods; terms and theories; and tools.
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Archaeology
Author: Timothy Darvill
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199534055
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 547
Book Description
The most wide-ranging and up-to-date dictionary of its kind providing useful information about archaeological terms, themes, theories, sites, places, artefacts and archaeologists ... from amphora to ziggurat. Will be especially useful to students, amateurs and enthusiasts, travellers, and anyone seeking to extend their knowledge horizon. Taking AD 1700 as the cut-off point, the dictionary contains over 5,000 concise and often referenced entries mostly relating to Britain, Europe and the Americas. The dictionary concludes with eleven `Quick Reference' sections on subjects such as conventions, stratigraphy, geology, periods, dynasties, emperors and rulers. The second edition is fully updated, with new evidence, insights and entires, and is now accompanied by dedicated webpages and bibliographic web links.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199534055
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 547
Book Description
The most wide-ranging and up-to-date dictionary of its kind providing useful information about archaeological terms, themes, theories, sites, places, artefacts and archaeologists ... from amphora to ziggurat. Will be especially useful to students, amateurs and enthusiasts, travellers, and anyone seeking to extend their knowledge horizon. Taking AD 1700 as the cut-off point, the dictionary contains over 5,000 concise and often referenced entries mostly relating to Britain, Europe and the Americas. The dictionary concludes with eleven `Quick Reference' sections on subjects such as conventions, stratigraphy, geology, periods, dynasties, emperors and rulers. The second edition is fully updated, with new evidence, insights and entires, and is now accompanied by dedicated webpages and bibliographic web links.
Dictionary of Artifacts
Author: Barbara Ann Kipfer
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470766190
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 363
Book Description
Containing close to 3,000 words and definitions, Dictionary ofArtifacts is an indispensable reference for anyone workingwithin the field of archaeology. Entries detail artifact’s classification and typology;raw materials; methods and techniques of creation; principles andtechniques of examination and identification; and instructions forthe care and preservation of specimens. Along with a headword and definition, pronunciations, synonyms,cross-references, and the category/categories also accompany eachentry Drawings, photographs, and extensive annnotated bibliographyare included for more complete comprehension
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470766190
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 363
Book Description
Containing close to 3,000 words and definitions, Dictionary ofArtifacts is an indispensable reference for anyone workingwithin the field of archaeology. Entries detail artifact’s classification and typology;raw materials; methods and techniques of creation; principles andtechniques of examination and identification; and instructions forthe care and preservation of specimens. Along with a headword and definition, pronunciations, synonyms,cross-references, and the category/categories also accompany eachentry Drawings, photographs, and extensive annnotated bibliographyare included for more complete comprehension
A Dictionary of Archaeology
Author: Ian Shaw
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470751967
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 736
Book Description
This dictionary provides those studying or working in archaeology with a complete reference to the field.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470751967
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 736
Book Description
This dictionary provides those studying or working in archaeology with a complete reference to the field.
Dictionary of Archaeological Terms: English/French - French/English
Author: Tinaig Clodoré Tissot
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 178969163X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 123
Book Description
This concise dictionary is intended to be helpful in the reading of archaeological books and publications, and in the writing of papers and articles in both English and French.
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 178969163X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 123
Book Description
This concise dictionary is intended to be helpful in the reading of archaeological books and publications, and in the writing of papers and articles in both English and French.
The Archaeology of Food
Author: Katheryn C. Twiss
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108474292
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 263
Book Description
Surveys the archaeology of food: its methods and its themes (economics, politics, status, identity, gender, ethnicity, ritual, religion).
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108474292
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 263
Book Description
Surveys the archaeology of food: its methods and its themes (economics, politics, status, identity, gender, ethnicity, ritual, religion).
Archaeological Concepts, Techniques, and Terminology for American Prehistoric Lithic Technology
Author: Wm Jack Hranicky
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1481751743
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 586
Book Description
Archaeological Concepts, Techniques, and Terminology for American Prehistory Lithic Technology by Wm Jack Hranicky is a 600-page comprehensive publication that encompasses the study of American prehistoric stone tools and implements. It is a look-up volume for studying the material culture of prehistoric people and using its concepts and methods for researching this aspect of archaeology. There are over 3000 entries which are defined and illustrated. It also has an extensive set of references and an overview for the study of stone tools.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1481751743
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 586
Book Description
Archaeological Concepts, Techniques, and Terminology for American Prehistory Lithic Technology by Wm Jack Hranicky is a 600-page comprehensive publication that encompasses the study of American prehistoric stone tools and implements. It is a look-up volume for studying the material culture of prehistoric people and using its concepts and methods for researching this aspect of archaeology. There are over 3000 entries which are defined and illustrated. It also has an extensive set of references and an overview for the study of stone tools.
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Archaeology in the Near East
Author: Eric M. Meyers
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 518
Book Description
"This comprehensive five-volume work analyzes the archaeological and linguistic data that pertain to the broad cultural milieu of the ancient Near East, the crossroads of three of the world's most influential religions -- Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Ranging from prehistoric times up to the early centuries of the rise of Islam, the work covers the civilizations of Syria-Palestine, Mesopotamia, Anatolia, Iran, Arabia, Cyprus, Egypt, and the coastal regions of North and East Africa. It includes 1,125 alphabetically arranged entries on sites, languages, material culture, archaeological methods, organizations and institutions, and major excavators and scholars of the field. This one-of-a-kind, accessibly written reference brings new breadth to the study of archaeology in the biblical world, making it a valuable resource not only to scholars and students of archaeology, but also to those with an interest in ancient art and architecture, languages, history, and religion." -- Alibris.com.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 518
Book Description
"This comprehensive five-volume work analyzes the archaeological and linguistic data that pertain to the broad cultural milieu of the ancient Near East, the crossroads of three of the world's most influential religions -- Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Ranging from prehistoric times up to the early centuries of the rise of Islam, the work covers the civilizations of Syria-Palestine, Mesopotamia, Anatolia, Iran, Arabia, Cyprus, Egypt, and the coastal regions of North and East Africa. It includes 1,125 alphabetically arranged entries on sites, languages, material culture, archaeological methods, organizations and institutions, and major excavators and scholars of the field. This one-of-a-kind, accessibly written reference brings new breadth to the study of archaeology in the biblical world, making it a valuable resource not only to scholars and students of archaeology, but also to those with an interest in ancient art and architecture, languages, history, and religion." -- Alibris.com.
A Dictionary of Terms and Techniques in Archaeology
Author: Sara Champion
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Facts on File
ISBN: 9780871964458
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
A dictionary of the terms and techniques used in archaeological research.
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Facts on File
ISBN: 9780871964458
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
A dictionary of the terms and techniques used in archaeological research.
Archaeology
Author: Kevin Greene
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134569424
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
This fourth edition constitutes the most extensive reshaping of the text to date. In a lucid and accessible style Kevin Greene explains the discovery and excavation of sites, outlines major dating methods, gives clear explanations of scientific techniques, and examines current theories and controversies. New features include: a completely new user-friendly text design with initial chapter overviews and final conclusions, key references for each chapter section, an annotated guide to further reading, a glossary, refreshed illustrations, case studies and examples, bibliography and full index a new companion website built for this edition providing hyperlinks from contents list to individual chapter summaries which in turn link to key websites and other material an important new chapter on current theory emphasizing the richness of sources of analogy or interpretation available today. This new edition provides students with a sound introduction to the field of archaeology and guides them towards further study.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134569424
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
This fourth edition constitutes the most extensive reshaping of the text to date. In a lucid and accessible style Kevin Greene explains the discovery and excavation of sites, outlines major dating methods, gives clear explanations of scientific techniques, and examines current theories and controversies. New features include: a completely new user-friendly text design with initial chapter overviews and final conclusions, key references for each chapter section, an annotated guide to further reading, a glossary, refreshed illustrations, case studies and examples, bibliography and full index a new companion website built for this edition providing hyperlinks from contents list to individual chapter summaries which in turn link to key websites and other material an important new chapter on current theory emphasizing the richness of sources of analogy or interpretation available today. This new edition provides students with a sound introduction to the field of archaeology and guides them towards further study.