The study of pottery has become increasingly important over the past century, providing the archaeologist with information on many aspects of the past, including chronology, trade and technology. Recent scientific developments and statistical techniques have further contributed to this analysis of pottery. Pottery in Archaeology covers information obtained from over fifty years practical experience in the field and the latest research. The book will be essential reading for students, field archaeologists and anyone interested in working with pottery.
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"Pottery in Archaeology covers a wide range of traditional and contemporary topics. In the process, it draws illustrative examples--photographs, line drawings and charts--from European and classical archaeology. The Appendix contains a number of useful tables....There is an extensive and up-to-date bibliography....I find this an attractive, well-organized, authoritative book....I gladly recommend it." Martha A. Latta, Canadian Journal of Archaeology
"Few will find this dry reading. The style is lively, often amusing, and should appeal to students....The subject becomes an interesting and valuable part of archaeological materials science and a fundamental part of archaeology." Times Higher Education Supplement
"Few will find this dry reading. The style is lively, often amusing, and should appeal to students....The subject becomes an interesting and valuable part of archaeological materials science and a fundamental part of archaeology." Times Higher Education Supplement
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Based on over fifty years of practical experience, this manual includes the most recent scientific developments and statistical techniques in the archaeological study of pottery, which has become increasingly important in providing information on the past.
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excellent introduction to ceramics in archaeology,
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orton and friends take the reader through all the aspects of the most common archaeological find: the pot sherd. at the end, you will know how to classify any random bit of ceramic you come across.the book is very well written; it's amazing how the rather dry subject comes alive. very much a "practical knowledge" sort of read. every serious dig should have one in their field house.
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This is an excellent, well-illustrated book for beginners as well as those with some experience with ceramics. A great reference.
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Pottery tends to arouse strong emotions in archaeologists: they either love it or hate it. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
pottery researchers, typological phase, contextual phase, sherd count, sherd size, individual sherds, pottery studies, heavy mineral analysis, excavated pottery, pottery specialists, archaeological ceramics, site formation processes, ceramic studies, medieval pottery, pottery fabrics, pottery assemblages, coarse wares, kiln site, fabric analysis, ten pots, pottery analysis, pottery manufacturing, textural analysis, samian ware, pottery types Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Pottery tends to arouse strong emotions in archaeologists: they either love it or hate it. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
pottery researchers, typological phase, contextual phase, sherd count, sherd size, individual sherds, pottery studies, heavy mineral analysis, excavated pottery, pottery specialists, archaeological ceramics, site formation processes, ceramic studies, medieval pottery, pottery fabrics, pottery assemblages, coarse wares, kiln site, fabric analysis, ten pots, pottery analysis, pottery manufacturing, textural analysis, samian ware, pottery types Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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