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Archaeological Obsidian Studies
M. Steven . Ed(S): Shackley
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Description for Archaeological Obsidian Studies
Hardback. The use of obsidian archaeometry has expanded, due partly to technological advances and partly to recognition by archaeologists that archaeometrists provide much more information than mere measurement. This volume presents the state of the science, from volcanic glass geochemistry to hydration analysis. Editor(s): Shackley, M. Steven. Series: Advances in Archaeological and Museum Science. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HDDK; HDW. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1250.
This volume is the third in the Advances in Archaeological and Museum Science series sponsored by the Society for Archaeological Sciences (SAS). The purpose of this series is to provide summaries of advances in various topics in ar chaeometry, archaeological science, environmental archaeology, preservation technology, and museum conservation. The SAS exists to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration between archaeologists and colleagues in the natural and physical sciences. SAS mem bers are drawn from many disciplinary fields. However, they all share a common belief that physical science techniques and methods constitute an essential component of contemporary archaeological field and laboratory studies. The series ... Read more
This volume is the third in the Advances in Archaeological and Museum Science series sponsored by the Society for Archaeological Sciences (SAS). The purpose of this series is to provide summaries of advances in various topics in ar chaeometry, archaeological science, environmental archaeology, preservation technology, and museum conservation. The SAS exists to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration between archaeologists and colleagues in the natural and physical sciences. SAS mem bers are drawn from many disciplinary fields. However, they all share a common belief that physical science techniques and methods constitute an essential component of contemporary archaeological field and laboratory studies. The series ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Springer Science+Business Media United States
Number of pages
244
Condition
New
Series
Advances in Archaeological and Museum Science
Number of Pages
244
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780306458040
SKU
V9780306458040
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Reviews for Archaeological Obsidian Studies
`Clear and cogent....A useful state-of-the-art account of a rapidly developing field, accessible to a wide range of readers, upper-division undergraduate through professional.' Choice, November 1998