World archaeology at the Pitt Rivers Museum : a characterization / edited by Dan Hicks and Alice Stevenson.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hicks, Dan, 1972-

Stevenson, Alice.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Archaeological museums and collections--England.

Archaeological museums and collections.

England.

Physical Description:

xii, 572 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Archaeopress, [2013]

Summary:

World Archaeology at the Pitt Rivers Museum: a characterization introduces the range, history and significance of the archaeological collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford. In 29 newly commissioned essays written by a specialist team, the volume explores more than 136,000 artefacts from 145 countries, from the Stone Age to the modern period, and form England to Easter Island. Pioneering a new approach in museum studies, this landmark volume is an essential reference work for archaeologists around the world, and a unique introduction to the archaeological collections of one of the world's most famous museums. Book jacket.

Contents:

Africa

Europe

The Americas

Asia

Oceania.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1905739583

9781905739585

OCLC:

830021330

Publisher Number:

99954807618