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The Archaeometallurgy of Copper. Evidence from Faynan, Jordan.
Andreas Hauptmann
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Description for The Archaeometallurgy of Copper. Evidence from Faynan, Jordan.
Hardback. Series: Natural Science in Archaeology. Num Pages: 400 pages, 146 black & white illustrations, 24 colour illustrations, 40 black & white tables, biogra. BIC Classification: HB; PNV; RBGK; RBGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 765.
The book deals with the ancient exploitation and production of copper, exemplified by the mining district of Faynan, Jordan. It is an interdisciplinary study that comprises (mining-) archaeological and scientific aspects. The development of organizational patterns and technological improvements of mining and smelting through the ages (5th millennium BC to Roman Byzantine period), in a specific mining region, is discussed.
The book deals with the ancient exploitation and production of copper, exemplified by the mining district of Faynan, Jordan. It is an interdisciplinary study that comprises (mining-) archaeological and scientific aspects. The development of organizational patterns and technological improvements of mining and smelting through the ages (5th millennium BC to Roman Byzantine period), in a specific mining region, is discussed.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
Series
Natural Science in Archaeology
Number of Pages
388
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783540722373
SKU
V9783540722373
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Ref
99-15
About Andreas Hauptmann
Andreas Hauptmann is a trained mineralogist and is concurrently head of the Research Group for Archaeometallurgy at the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum, Bochum and a professor of archaeometry at the Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany. Born in 1950, his research has focused on early mining and metallurgy, and the analysis of copper, bronze, iron, gold and pottery. He has led and been involved in ... Read more
Reviews for The Archaeometallurgy of Copper. Evidence from Faynan, Jordan.
From the reviews: "This book treats a much wider range of subjects than what one would expect from the title. … The text is easy and pleasantly written with a surprisingly wide multidisciplinary background of knowledge and modern analytical techniques. … The book is superbly produced, with high-quality illustrations, some in colour, and has an ... Read more