Archaeological science, methodology & techniques
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Archaeological science, methodology & techniques
Hardback. 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, bibliog , index. BIC Classification: HDW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 158 x 14. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759103993
- ISBN
- 9780759103993
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.84
€ 147.84
Hardback. Explores a variety of methods and techniques used to prepare, protect, and analyze artifacts once they are in the lab. This work outlines the basic principles of identification, classification, quantification, data manipulation, and analysis. It introduces students to the hows and whys of archaeological lab work. Series: Archaeologist's Toolkit. Num Pages: 168 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HDW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 150 x 16. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759104006
- ISBN
- 9780759104006
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.22
€ 146.22
Hardback. An introduction to the study of biological, osteological, and botanical remains on archaeological sites. Series: Archaeologist's Toolkit. Num Pages: 160 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HDW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 154 x 15. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759104013
- ISBN
- 9780759104013
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Condition: New
€ 146.09
€ 146.09
Hardback. Introduction to curation and preservation of archaeological materials. Series: Archaeologist's Toolkit. Num Pages: 200 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: GM; HDW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759104020
- ISBN
- 9780759104020
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.19
€ 146.19
Hardback. Hannah Green has been asked to manage a contract archaeology project and needs to teach her team about research design, survey methods, archival research, professional ethics, curation and field safety. This textbook-as-novel introduces the hows and whys of field methodology in an entertaining way. Num Pages: 248 pages, glossary, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 2ABM; FA; HDW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 513.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759104068
- ISBN
- 9780759104068
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.00
€ 147.00
Hardback. A discussion of the most widely used method for archaeological prospecting, covering the technical background of magnetometry and explaining what is measured and how this knowledge is used in archaeological surveys. Series: Geophysical Methods for Archaeology. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HDW; PHK; PHVG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 488.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759111066
- ISBN
- 9780759111066
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 142.47
€ 142.47
Paperback. Visit our website for sample chapters! Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HDA; HDW; JFSJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 363.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761991168
- ISBN
- 9780761991168
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Condition: New
€ 63.35
€ 63.35
Paperback. Editor(s): Rast, Walter E. Series: Bulletin of the American Schools of Oriental research supplements. Num Pages: 135 pages, b/w figs and pls. BIC Classification: HDA; HDW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 276 x 190 x 11. Weight in Grams: 476.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1985
- Publisher
- American Schools of Oriental Research United States
- Number of pages
- 135
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780897573238
- ISBN
- 9780897573238
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Condition: New
€ 9.50
€ 9.50
Paperback.
This volume explores the social and economic processes involved in the manufacture of obsidian prismatic blades, one of the sharpest cutting instruments ever produced in the prehistoric world. Focusing on ancient Mesoamerica, contributors examine the variation in the way the blades were manufactured and the causes behind their variation. Editor(s): Andrews, Bradford; Hirth, Kenneth G. Series: Monographs. Num Pages: 145 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HDW; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 10. Weight in Grams: 435.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA United States
- Number of pages
- 145
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780917956997
- ISBN
- 9780917956997
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Condition: New
€ 15.26
€ 15.26
Paperback. A collection of papers based on a session held at the 4th World Archaeological Congress in Cape Town in 1999. The aim is to assess the impact of IT on both the theory and practice of archaeology today. Editor(s): Lock, Gary; Brown, Kayt. Num Pages: 154 pages, (A Tschan & P Daly). 154p, b/w illus, tbs. BIC Classification: HDA; HDW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 170. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Oxford University School of Archaeology United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 154
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780947816513
- ISBN
- 9780947816513
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.39
€ 37.39
Paperback. This volume presents four techniques of multivariate analysis commonly used by archaeologists. Employing 'ordinary language' and real data sets, and including extensive literature reviews, the book illustrates how these statistical techniques can be applied to specific archaeological questions. Series: Ewp Foundations of Archaeology. Num Pages: 330 pages. BIC Classification: HDW. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 223 x 148 x 20. Weight in Grams: 499.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Eliot Werner Publications Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780989824934
- ISBN
- 9780989824934
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Condition: New
€ 53.20
€ 53.20
Paperback. Series: APAZ - Archaeological Papers of the American Anthropological Association. Num Pages: 200 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HDW; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 277 x 219 x 10. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118871218
- ISBN
- 9781118871218
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Condition: New
€ 47.80
€ 47.80
Paperback. The analysis of stable isotope ratios of carbon and nitrogen in bone collagen provides a powerful tool for reconstructing past diets, since it provides the only direct evidence of the foods that were actually consumed. Editor(s): Papathanasiou, Anastasia; Richards, Michael; Fox, Sherry C. Num Pages: 224 pages, 52 b/w figs. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HDDK; HDW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 277 x 213 x 13. Weight in Grams: 590.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- American School of Classical Studies at Athens United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780876615492
- ISBN
- 9780876615492
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Condition: New
€ 94.84
€ 94.84
Paperback. An introduction to the theory and method of prehistoric archaeology by one of Denmark's leading archaeologists. Examples from all over Europe are included throughout. Num Pages: 104 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; HDA; HDDA; HDW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 220 x 153 x 6. Weight in Grams: 162.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 104
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772884127
- ISBN
- 9788772884127
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.72
€ 12.72
Paperback. Series: INSTAP Archaeological Excavation Manual. Num Pages: 27 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HDDA; HDW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 211 x 135 x 3. Weight in Grams: 68.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Institute for Aegean Prehistory United States
- Number of pages
- 27
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781931534536
- ISBN
- 9781931534536
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Condition: New
€ 19.59
€ 19.59
Paperback. Num Pages: 92 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: 1DVG; 1QDAG; HBLA1; HDW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 152 x 8. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 92
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781607413660
- ISBN
- 9781607413660
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.97€ 44.90
€ 62.97
€ 44.90
Hardcover. Editor(s): McCall, Grant S. Num Pages: 179 pages, b/w photos, tables & charts. BIC Classification: HDW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 179
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781617610073
- ISBN
- 9781617610073
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 171.11€ 116.58
€ 171.11
€ 116.58
Paperback. Editor(s): Rathle, Annette. Series: Acta Hyperborea. Num Pages: 295 pages, colour photos & b/w illus. BIC Classification: HDW; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 168 x 28. Weight in Grams: 732.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Museum Tusculanum Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 295
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772897127
- ISBN
- 9788772897127
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.09€ 40.41
€ 51.09
€ 40.41
Paperback. Series: Texas A&M University Anthropology Series. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HDW; PSV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 13. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Texas A&M University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781623490263
- ISBN
- 9781623490263
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.38
€ 50.38
paperback. Dendrochronologists can now provide a wood sample for any calender date over the last seven millennia from two continents. The author discusses the latest developments. Num Pages: 180 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HDA; HDDA; HDW; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 188 x 254 x 13. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Routledge United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780713476545
- ISBN
- 9780713476545
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.21
€ 71.21
Hardback. How do we identify and measure human disease in the past? This title outlines the key methods of epidemiology for non-specialists, showing the importance of studying prevalence over incidence, adjustments needed in studying past groups, how to compare studies, and the dangers of assessing occupation based upon bone evidence. Series: UCL Institute of Archaeology Publications. Num Pages: 150 pages, black & white tables, diagrams, figures. BIC Classification: HDW; MBGR; MBNS; PSXM. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 161 x 16. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Left Coast Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 150
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781598742527
- ISBN
- 9781598742527
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.48
€ 203.48
Hardback. Focuses upon the contemporary practice of bioarchaeology in North American contexts, its accomplishments and challenges. This volume includes appendixes, a glossary and a 150 page bibliography. Editor(s): Buikstra, Jane E.; Beck, Lane A. Num Pages: 628 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: HDW; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1118.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Left Coast Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 628
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781598744507
- ISBN
- 9781598744507
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 208.17
€ 208.17
Paperback. Evaluates techniques for excavation, sampling of sites and regions, and stylistic analysis, as well as such theoretical factors of explanation as population pressure, trade, and religion. Editor(s): Flannery, Kent V. Num Pages: 389 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: HDW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 194 x 19. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1976
- Publisher
- Left Coast Press Inc United States
- Edition
- Updated Ed
- Number of pages
- 389
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781598744699
- ISBN
- 9781598744699
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.29
€ 72.29
Paperback. Summarizes the state of ancient technology studies. This book compares the range of pre-industrial technologies, from stone tool production, fiber crafts, wood and bone working, fired clay crafts, metal production, and glass manufacture. It includes socially contextualized case studies, as well as general descriptions of technological processes. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations, reference, index. BIC Classification: HDW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Left Coast Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781598744743
- ISBN
- 9781598744743
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.26
€ 71.26