Pottery Analysis, Second Edition: A Sourcebook
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| Rating | : | 4.68 (873 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0226923215 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 592 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Although there certainly is a good deal of scientific discussion" according to Julie Turner. This book contains a huge amount of detailed information. It is well written in a clear and concise way. I am a beginner in the archaeology field. However, I was able to find the information I needed, and more. Although there certainly is a good deal of scientific discussion, I found that I could make sense of it, even if I had to read some of the material several times. I have decided to keep "Potter
This principle is the foundation of Pottery Analysis, the acclaimed sourcebook that has become the indispensable guide for archaeologists and anthropologists worldwide. It begins with a summary of the origins and history of pottery in different parts of the world, then examines the raw materials of pottery and their physical and chemical properties. It addresses ethnographic and ethnoarchaeological perspectives on pottery production; reviews the methods of studying pottery’s physical, mechanical, thermal, mineralogical, and chemical properties; and discusses how proper analysis of artifacts can reveal insights into their culture of origin. By groundi
“Although it is of special interest to archaeologists, Rice’s compendium is also directed toward a wider audience, including social, physical, and materials scientists. Rice’s excellent volume is a true sourcebook and will serve as the standard for many years to come.”. Her broad work provides both an introduction to the topic and an exceedingly valuable asset to the most advanced researcher