Archaeological Laboratory Methods: An Introduction by Mark Q. Sutton and Brooke S. Arkush introduces students to the theory and methods of describing and analyzing archaeological material obtained from the field in a laboratory setting. The many approaches include basic description and various forms of more detailed analyses of artifacts and other material.
This edition of
Archaeological Laboratory Methods: An Introduction includes:
- a Chapter on archaeology in general
- a Chapter on cataloguing
- 11 Chapters on methods of analysis
- a Chapter on illustration
- a Chapter on setting up a laboratory
- learning objectives for each Chapter
- many illustrations
- a bibliography and suggested additional readings
- a detailed index and glossary
- a sample excavation report
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- has been updated to include the most recent materials
- has a completely revamped Chapter 14 (illustration)
- has new color photographs
- can be used by students and professionals alike
Archaeological Laboratory Methods: An Introduction seeks not only to provide instruction into the method and theory of laboratory analysis, but also to engage the reader to better understand the general process of archaeological research and its overall value in understanding both past and present human societies.
Charlotte y Peter Fiell son dos autoridades en historia, teoría y crítica del diseño y han escrito más de sesenta libros sobre la materia, muchos de los cuales se han convertido en éxitos de ventas. También han impartido conferencias y cursos como profesores invitados, han comisariado exposiciones y asesorado a fabricantes, museos, salas de subastas y grandes coleccionistas privados de todo el mundo. Los Fiell han escrito numerosos libros para TASCHEN, entre los que se incluyen 1000 Chairs, Diseño del siglo XX, El diseño industrial de la A a la Z, Scandinavian Design y Diseño del siglo XXI.