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Pottery in Archaeology

Alan Vince author Clive Orton author Paul Tyers author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:13th May '93

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A 'state of the art' guide to pottery analysis providing information on recent scientific developments and the latest statistical techniques.

The study of pottery in archaeology has become increasingly important over the last century, providing the archaeologist with information on many aspects of the past, including chronology, trade and technology. In recent years, scientific developments and statistical techniques have contributed still further to the analysis of pottery. Pottery in Archaeology covers information obtained from over fifty years of practical experience in the field combined with the latest research. As well as detailing the routine but essential tasks of handling pottery, the book examines the most recent research into the quantitative study and comparison of ceramic assemblages. This will be essential reading for students, field archaeologists and for anyone interested in working with pottery.

'… a thorough account, full of commonsense and useful guidelines … This manual is an excellent guide to pottery's track record and its potential for archaeological studies.' New Statesman and Society

ISBN: 9780521257152

Dimensions: 253mm x 177mm x 20mm

Weight: 796g

287 pages