Geology for Archaeologists - A short introduction - Grand Format

Edition en anglais

J-R-L Allen

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This short introduction aims to provide archaeologists of all backgrounds with a grounding in the principles, materials, and methods of geology. Sections... Lire la suite
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Résumé

This short introduction aims to provide archaeologists of all backgrounds with a grounding in the principles, materials, and methods of geology. Sections include coverage of main rock-forming minerals and classes of rocks. Geological maps and structures are introduced, and the elements of geological stratigraphy and dating are explained and related to archaeological experience. Fluvial and coastal environments are important archaeological landscapes and their formation processes, sediments and topography are outlined.
Stone for building, implement-making, tool-making, and making mortar are all discussed, followed by an introduction to clays and ceramics. A final chapter introduces metallurgical landscapes : metalliferous ores, mining and smelting, and metal-making industries. Each chapter ends with a short reading list, and many have selected case-histories in illustration of the points made. Included is a glossary of technical terms.

Caractéristiques

  • Date de parution
    11/10/2017
  • Editeur
  • ISBN
    978-1-78491-687-9
  • EAN
    9781784916879
  • Format
    Grand Format
  • Présentation
    Broché
  • Nb. de pages
    141 pages
  • Poids
    0.412 Kg
  • Dimensions
    24,5 cm × 17,7 cm × 1,5 cm

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Biographie de J-R-L Allen

Emeritus Professor J.R.L. Allen FRS FSA is Visiting Reseach Fellow in the Department of Archaeology at the University of Reading.

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