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The science and archaeology of materials : an investigation of inorganic materials / Julian Henderson.
Penn Museum Library CC79.C5 H46 2000
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Henderson, Julian, 1953-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Archaeological chemistry--Methodology.
- Archaeological chemistry.
- Archaeology--Methodology.
- Archaeology.
- Inorganic compounds.
- Ceramics--Analysis.
- Ceramics.
- Metal-work--Analysis.
- Metal-work.
- Stone implements--Analysis.
- Stone implements.
- Methodology.
- Physical Description:
- xvi, 334 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm
- Place of Publication:
- London ; New York : Routledge, 2000.
- Summary:
- "The Science and Archaeology of Materials" is set to become the definitive work in archaeology of material. Henderson's highly illustrated work is an accessible and fascinating textbook which will be essential reading for all practical archaeologists. With clear sections on a wide range of materials including ceramics, glass, metals and stone, this work examines the very foundations of archaeological study. The concise and informative introduction provides a general over view as well as a brief insight into the history of this type of research.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 0415199336
- 0415199344
- OCLC:
- 43985761
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