Prehistoric Pottery for the Archaeologist

Prehistoric Pottery for the Archaeologist
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Publisher : A&C Black
Total Pages : 326
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ISBN-10 : 071851954X
ISBN-13 : 9780718519544
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Book Synopsis Prehistoric Pottery for the Archaeologist by : Alex M. Gibson

Download or read book Prehistoric Pottery for the Archaeologist written by Alex M. Gibson and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first general handbook and reference guide for the study of British prehistoric pottery has now been revised and updated for a second edition. The work contains a thorough survey of the chronological development of pottery throughout prehistory and into the Roman period, as well as chapters on the development of pottery studies (from both typological and scientific viewpoints) and on the materials and methods used for the manufacture of pottery. The main part of the book is an extensively illustrated glossary in which pottery styles and types, materials and technology are explained in detail. Much of the data contained has been yielded by the authors' personal research projects, including microscopy and experimental studies and fieldwork with contemporary traditional potters.


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