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Description for Artifacts
Paperback. Explores various methods and techniques used to prepare, protect, and analyze artifacts once they are in the lab. This book outlines the basic principles of identification, classification, quantification, data manipulation, and analysis. It draws from 16th century Spanish sites in the Americas to show 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: 228 x 149 x 10. Weight in Grams: 272.
How can you ensure that you are learning everything your artifacts have to teach you? Charles Ewen explores a variety of methods and techniques used to prepare, protect, and analyze artifacts once they are in the lab. In brief, user-friendly sections, he outlines the basic principles of identification, classification, quantification, data manipulation, and analysis. Students will find that Ewen's suggestions point out fruitful areas of analysis, yet do not dictate the researcher's approach. Examples drawn from 16th century Spanish sites in the Americas introduce students to the hows and whys of archaeological lab work.
How can you ensure that you are learning everything your artifacts have to teach you? Charles Ewen explores a variety of methods and techniques used to prepare, protect, and analyze artifacts once they are in the lab. In brief, user-friendly sections, he outlines the basic principles of identification, classification, quantification, data manipulation, and analysis. Students will find that Ewen's suggestions point out fruitful areas of analysis, yet do not dictate the researcher's approach. Examples drawn from 16th century Spanish sites in the Americas introduce students to the hows and whys of archaeological lab work.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
Series
Archaeologist's Toolkit
Number of Pages
168
Place of Publication
California, United States
ISBN
9780759100220
SKU
V9780759100220
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Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
Reviews for Artifacts
Not designed as a step-by-step guide, this volume aims to stimulate the reader into thinking more deeply about artefacts.
Oxbow Book News, Vol.57, Autumn 2003
Oxbow Book News, Vol.57, Autumn 2003