Archaeological science, methodology & techniques
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Archaeological science, methodology & techniques
Hardback. Explores how regional mortuary approaches allow the introduction of new questions about peer polity interactions and regional alliances - extending traditional settlement system and exchange analyses. This volume features case studies examining mortuary sites as components of the archaeological landscape. Editor(s): Beck, Lane Anderson. Series: Interdisciplinary Contributions to Archaeology. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HDW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1330.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306449314
- ISBN
- 9780306449314
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.17
€ 128.17
Hardback. Provides a survey of the relationship between artifacts and texts from historiographical, methodological, and analytical perspectives. This book analyzes the relationship between material culture and writing in ancient societies. It is useful for students and instructors in historical archaeological subjects. Series: Contributions to Global Historical Archaeology. Num Pages: 215 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HDDK; HDW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1130.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 215
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306455568
- ISBN
- 9780306455568
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.90
€ 126.90
Hardback. Since World War II, there has been tremendous success in the development of new methods for dating artifacts; the so-called 'radiocarbon revolution' was only the first such discovery. This text compiles the work of some of most innovative archaeologists, who summarize progress in their respective techniques, with an emphasis on developments. Editor(s): Taylor, R. E.; Aitken, Martin J. Series: Advances in Archaeological and Museum Science. Num Pages: 396 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HDW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1690.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306457159
- ISBN
- 9780306457159
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.08
€ 194.08
hardcover. Editor(s): Knecht, Heidi. Series: Interdisciplinary Contributions to Archaeology. Num Pages: 408 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HDW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1720.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1997th Edition
- SKU
- V9780306457166
- ISBN
- 9780306457166
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.68
€ 194.68
Hardback. The use of obsidian archaeometry has expanded, due partly to technological advances and partly to recognition by archaeologists that archaeometrists provide much more information than mere measurement. This volume presents the state of the science, from volcanic glass geochemistry to hydration analysis. Editor(s): Shackley, M. Steven. Series: Advances in Archaeological and Museum Science. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HDDK; HDW. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1250.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306458040
- ISBN
- 9780306458040
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.68
€ 127.68
Hardback. Stratigraphic excavation is perhaps the best known of the various relative-dating methods used by prehistorians. This book distinguishes among the several techniques and argues that stratigraphic excavation tends to result in discontinuous measures of time. Num Pages: 266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KB; HDW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1250.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306461521
- ISBN
- 9780306461521
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.68
€ 127.68
Hardback. Technology transfer has played an important role in historic preservation during the latter half of the twentieth century, a situation attested to by the undertaking of a congressional study in 1986 that assessed the role of federal agencies in the field. This book reviews and evaluates technological progress in researchers' areas of expertise. Editor(s): Williamson, Ray A.; Nickens, Paul R. Series: Advances in Archaeological and Museum Science. Num Pages: 357 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HDW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1630.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 357
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306462122
- ISBN
- 9780306462122
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.36
€ 130.36
Hardback. Drawing data from a classic region for Paleolithic research in Europe, this book explores how early modern humans obtained lithic raw materials and analyzes the different utilization patterns for locally available materials compared with those from a greater distance. This book locates these patterns within an ecological context. Series: Interdisciplinary Contributions to Archaeology. Num Pages: 229 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HDW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1140.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 229
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306463341
- ISBN
- 9780306463341
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.96
€ 126.96
Hardback. The study of human diet brings together researchers from diverse backgrounds ranging from modern human nutrition and biochemistry to the geochemistry of fossilized bones and teeth. This text provides a forum for scholars with common interests to discuss the advances and interpretations and chart future directions for paleodietry research. Editor(s): Ambrose, Stanley H.; Katzenberg, M. Anne. Series: Advances in Archaeological and Museum Science. Num Pages: 269 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HDW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1320.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 269
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306464577
- ISBN
- 9780306464577
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.40
€ 128.40
Hardback. This book was awarded the 2005 SAA Award for Excellence in Archaeological Analysis. It is a practical volume that does not intend to replace a mentor, but acts as a readily accessible guide to the basic tools of lithic analysis. Series: Manuals in Archaeological Method, Theory and Technique. Num Pages: 262 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HDW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1300.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306480676
- ISBN
- 9780306480676
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.86
€ 69.86
Paperback. This book was awarded the 2005 SAA Award for Excellence in Archaeological Analysis. It is a practical volume that does not intend to replace a mentor, but acts as a readily accessible guide to the basic tools of lithic analysis. Series: Manuals in Archaeological Method, Theory and Technique. Num Pages: 262 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HDW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2004. Corr. 3rd printing 2006
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306480683
- ISBN
- 9780306480683
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.03
€ 67.03
Hardback. Material data is interpreted from the scale of an individual in a specific place and time, then shifted to the complex dynamics of cultural groups spread over time and place. This book discusses the cultural, social and spatial aspects of scale and its impact on archaeology. Editor(s): Lock, Gary; Molyneaux, Brian L. Num Pages: 280 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HDW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387327723
- ISBN
- 9780387327723
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.35
€ 128.35
Hardback. A field manual that provides essential background information for those interested in undertaking archaeology in Australia. Series: World Archaeological Congress Cultural Heritage Manual. Num Pages: 325 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1MBF; HDW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 669.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 325
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387352602
- ISBN
- 9780387352602
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.15
€ 193.15
Paperback. Stanley South has been a leading figure in historical and anthropological archaeology. This book is a personal recounting of his life, played out among some of the most important debates and movements in archaeology starting in the 1960s. Num Pages: 418 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HDW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1650.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2005. 2nd printing 2007
- Number of pages
- 418
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387681740
- ISBN
- 9780387681740
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 130.22
€ 130.22
Hardback. This book presents case studies of previously under-researched groups throughout the world. It aims to use archaeological case studies from around the world to evaluate the implications of providing alternative interpretations of the past. Editor(s): Habu, Junko; Fawcett, Clare; Matsunaga, John M. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HDW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1110.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387718248
- ISBN
- 9780387718248
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.49
€ 68.49
Paperback. Ancient DNA refers to DNA which can be recovered and analyzed from clinical, museum, archaeological and paleontological specimens. Ancient DNA ranges in age from less than 100 years to tens of millions of years. This book contains contributions from first generation researchers who pioneered the development and application of ancient DNA methods. Editor(s): Herrmann, Bernd; Hummel, Susanne. Num Pages: 284 pages, 30 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HDA; HDW; PSAK1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 402.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. 1994. 2nd printing 1994
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387943084
- ISBN
- 9780387943084
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 146.90
€ 146.90
Hardcover. Num Pages: 256 pages, over 700 colour photographs. BIC Classification: HDW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 302 x 239 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1632. A Step-by-step Guide to Uncovering the Past - A Comprehensive Illustrated Handbook for the Keen Amateur and New Student with 700 Photographs Demonstrating Skills, Resources and Artefacts. 256 pages, over 700 colour photographs. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HDW. Dimension: 302 x 239 x 26. Weight: 1632.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Anness
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780754817475
- ISBN
- 9780754817475
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 37.43
€ 37.43
Paperback. Excavation is traditionally considered the heart of the archaeological enterprise. But it is an activity transformed over the past two decades of increasingly contract-based work. Carmichael and Lafferty lay out the basics of this brand of excavation for the novice reader in this handy, practical guide. Series: Archaeologist's Toolkit. Num Pages: 200 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HDW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 150 x 10. Weight in Grams: 227.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759100190
- ISBN
- 9780759100190
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.32
€ 54.32
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Erice, Sicily, Italy from 23 to 27 May 2002 Editor(s): Tsoucaris, Georges; Lipkowski, Janusz. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HDDK; HDW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402014987
- ISBN
- 9781402014987
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.51
€ 244.51
paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Erice, Sicily, Italy from 23 to 27 May 2002 Editor(s): Tsoucaris, Georges; Lipkowski, Janusz. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HDDK; HDW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 413.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402014994
- ISBN
- 9781402014994
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 242.12
€ 242.12