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The Practical Archaeologist: How We Know What We Know About The Past
Jane Mcintosh
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Paperback. This reference to the world of modern archaeology provides a practical understanding of what archaeology is, how archaeologists work and how they interpret the evidence they find. It focuses on developments such as: CAT scans and DNA analysis; computers and archaeology; and new dating technologies. Num Pages: 192 pages, 200 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; HDA; HDW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UA) A / AS level; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 190. Weight in Grams: 600. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
This reference to the world of modern archaeology provides a practical understanding of what archaeology is, how archaeologists work, and how they interpret the evidence they find. This revised edition focuses on such critical new developments as: CAT scans, DNA analysis and facial reconstruction; computers and archaeology, including virtual reality reconstruction of buildings and pyramids; spectacular royal burials at Sipan; advances in the study of diet, including the chemical composition of human bones and food residues on vessels; new dating technologies; satellite and ground surveys, and what they reveal about Maya lifeways; new analyses of the Sutton Hoo ship burial, ... Read more
This reference to the world of modern archaeology provides a practical understanding of what archaeology is, how archaeologists work, and how they interpret the evidence they find. This revised edition focuses on such critical new developments as: CAT scans, DNA analysis and facial reconstruction; computers and archaeology, including virtual reality reconstruction of buildings and pyramids; spectacular royal burials at Sipan; advances in the study of diet, including the chemical composition of human bones and food residues on vessels; new dating technologies; satellite and ground surveys, and what they reveal about Maya lifeways; new analyses of the Sutton Hoo ship burial, ... Read more
Product Details
Condition
Used, Very Good
Signed by the author
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Publisher
Thames and Hudson Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780500281819
SKU
KRA0005329
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99-1
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