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The Practical Archaeologist: How We Know What We Know About The Past
Jane McIntosh
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Paperback. This reference to the world of modern archaeology provides a practical understanding of what archaeology is, how archaeologists work and how they interpret the evidence they find. It focuses on developments such as: CAT scans and DNA analysis; computers and archaeology; and new dating technologies. Num Pages: 192 pages, 200 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; HDA; HDW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UA) A / AS level; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 190. Weight in Grams: 600. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
This reference to the world of modern archaeology provides a practical understanding of what archaeology is, how archaeologists work, and how they interpret the evidence they find. This revised edition focuses on such critical new developments as: CAT scans, DNA analysis and facial reconstruction; computers and archaeology, including virtual reality reconstruction of buildings and pyramids; spectacular royal burials at Sipan; advances in the study of diet, including the chemical composition of human bones and food residues on vessels; new dating technologies; satellite and ground surveys, and what they reveal about Maya lifeways; new analyses of the Sutton Hoo ship burial, ... Read more
This reference to the world of modern archaeology provides a practical understanding of what archaeology is, how archaeologists work, and how they interpret the evidence they find. This revised edition focuses on such critical new developments as: CAT scans, DNA analysis and facial reconstruction; computers and archaeology, including virtual reality reconstruction of buildings and pyramids; spectacular royal burials at Sipan; advances in the study of diet, including the chemical composition of human bones and food residues on vessels; new dating technologies; satellite and ground surveys, and what they reveal about Maya lifeways; new analyses of the Sutton Hoo ship burial, ... Read more
Product Details
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Thames and Hudson Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780500281819
SKU
KRA0005329
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
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