Archaeology Meets Science

Author : Holley Martlew,Martin Jones
Publisher : Oxbow Books
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2008-03-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781782974543

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Archaeology Meets Science by Holley Martlew,Martin Jones Pdf

The 'Archaeology meets Science' project is currently transforming our understanding of the Minoan and Mycenaean civilisations, through the in-depth application of state of the art scientific analyses to ceramic artefacts and skeletal material. This book is the fruit of this acclaimed research, which was carried out between 1997 and 2003, and presented in an exhibition in a number of museums across Europe and the United States, starting with the National Archaeological Museum in Athens. Moving beyond the standard archaeological format of illustrations with descriptions of contexts, the book analyses each object from the inside , and consequently each has a different story to tell. Organic residue and stable isotope analysis has extended our knowledge beyond anything previously gleaned through conventional archaeological research, and we now have a much better understanding of the food and drink consumed by ordinary people in Bronze Age Greece. There are some fascinating insights, such as the origin of modern Greek retsina, which was traced first to the time of Agamemnon, then to Crete in the 17th century BC and finally to the Early Minoan Period, c. 2000 BC. The book provides the primary scientific evidence on which the world renowned scientists who have carried out this work have based their conclusions.

Author : Yannis Tzedakis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:255815122

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Archaeology Meets Science by Yannis Tzedakis Pdf

Author : Michael Brian Schiffer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783319000770

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The Archaeology of Science by Michael Brian Schiffer Pdf

This manual pulls together—and illustrates with interesting case studies—the variety of specialized and generalized archaeological research strategies that yield new insights into science. Throughout the book there are templates, consisting of questions, to help readers visualize and design their own projects. The manual seeks to be as general as possible, applicable to any society, and so science is defined as the creation of useful knowledge—the kinds of knowledge that enable people to make predictions. The chapters in Part I discuss the scope of the archaeology of science and furnish a conceptual foundation for the remainder of the book. Next, Part II presents several specialized, but widely practiced, research strategies that contribute to the archaeology of science. In order to thoroughly ground the manual in real-life applications, Part III presents lengthy case studies that feature the use of historical and archaeological evidence in the study of scientific activities.

Author : Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago, Ill.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Aegean Sea Region
ISBN : UOM:39015061809458

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Archaeology Meets Science by Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago, Ill.) Pdf

Author : Marcos Martinon-Torres,Thilo Rehren
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781315433554

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Archaeology, History and Science by Marcos Martinon-Torres,Thilo Rehren Pdf

Using a combination of historical, archaeological, and scientific data is not an uncommon research practice. Rarely found, however, is a more overt critical consideration of how these sources of information relate to each other, or explicit attempts at developing successful strategies for interdisciplinary work. The authors in this volume provide such critical perspectives, examining materials from a wide range of cultures and time periods to demonstrate the added value of combining in their research seemingly incompatible or even contradictory sources. Case studies include explorations of the symbolism of flint knives in ancient Egypt, the meaning of cuneiform glass texts, medieval metallurgical traditions, and urban archaeology at industrial sites. This volume is noteworthy, as it offers novel contributions to specific topics, as well as fundamental reflections on the problems and potentials of the interdisciplinary study of the human past.

Author : Jane Holden Kelley,Marsha P. Hanen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Archaeology
ISBN : UOM:39015017484810

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Archaeology and the Methodology of Science by Jane Holden Kelley,Marsha P. Hanen Pdf

Author : Alex Woolf
Publisher : Raintree
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781406298789

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Impact of Technology in History and Archaeology by Alex Woolf Pdf

How have technology and science helped historians and archaeologists through the years? How does today's technology help us understand the past? What role does technology hold for the future of history studies? From the invention of metal detectors through to today's computer modelling of long-dead people, our knowledge of the past has always been improving thanks to technology. This book looks at historical, current and future techniques for helping us discover traces of the past from artifacts to human remains. We look at how dating these things has become more accurate and also how the internet is giving us more access to historical records than ever before.

Author : Mark Q. Sutton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781000351217

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Archaeology by Mark Q. Sutton Pdf

Archaeology: The Science of the Human Past provides students with a thorough understanding of what archaeology is and how it operates and familiarizes them with fundamental archaeological concepts and methods. This volume introduces the basic components of archaeology, including sites, artifacts, ecofacts, remote sensing, and excavation. It discusses how archaeologists obtain and classify information and how they analyze this information to formulate and test models of what happened in the past. Cultural resource management and the laws and regulations that deal with archaeology around the world are described. Archaeology is placed in the context of contemporary issues, from environmental problems to issues affecting Indigenous populations. The sixth edition has been updated and simplified to create a more streamlined volume to meet the needs of the students and teachers for whom it is designed, reflecting the latest developments in archaeological techniques and approaches. Allowing students to understand the theoretical and scientific aspects of archaeology and how various archaeological perspectives and techniques help us understand how and what we know about the past, Archaeology: The Science of the Human Past is an ideal introduction to archaeology.

Author : Zvi Goffer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 654 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2006-08-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780471915157

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Archaeological Chemistry by Zvi Goffer Pdf

The chemical study of archaeological materials Archaeological Chemistry, Second Edition is about the application of the chemical sciences to the study of ancient man and his material activities. The text of the book centers on the use of chemical methods, but also refers to the contributions of physics, biology, and genetics to archaeological research. Subjects discussed in the book include the determination of the nature of ancient materials, their provenance and age, the technologies used for the production of man-made materials, and the analysis of ancient human and animal remains (such as bone, dried blood, and coprolites), which yields information on ancient diets, kinship, habitancy, and migratory patterns. New developments in analytical chemistry and in related disciplines, which have contributed to archaeological research since the first edition of the book was published, are dealt with in this edition, which also includes: * Updated information on the study of the nature, age, and provenance of ancient materials * New sections on organic, biological and genetic studies * Glossary * Extensive bibliography The book is intended primarily for archaeologists, physical anthropologists and students of archaeology and physical anthropology, but will also be of use to conservators, curators, and art historians. Natural scientists reading it will become acquainted with advances in archaeological research which were made possible only by the application of chemical, physical, and biological methods and techniques.

Author : M.J. Aitken
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317871484

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Science-Based Dating in Archaeology by M.J. Aitken Pdf

Archaeologists and archaeology students have long since needed an authoritative account of the techniques now available to them, designed to be understood by non-scientists. This book fills the gap and it offers a two-tier approach to the subject. The main text is a coherent introduction to the whole field of science-based dating, written in plain langauge for non-scientists. Additional end-notes, however, offer a a more technical understanding, and cater for those who have a scientific and mathematical background.

Author : Arun Kumar Biswas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Archaeological geology
ISBN : 8124603111

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Science in Archaeology and Archaeo-materials by Arun Kumar Biswas Pdf

This Book Seeks To Level A New Focus On Archaeology And Underscores The Importance Of Using Scientific Knowledge And Methods In Its Pursuit. It Can Be Broadly Segmented As The Section On Science In Archaeological Studies And Science In Archaeo-Material Studies.

Author : Roger L. Price
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532653575

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When Judaism Meets Science by Roger L. Price Pdf

This book seeks to confront the challenge that science presents to the traditional pillars of Judaism. It identifies and analyzes a wide variety of issues, including some contemporary sacred cows. First, the book considers what is fact and what is fiction in the primary stories contained in Judaism's foundational texts. Then, drawing on Jewish ethical teachings, it seeks to determine how Judaism and science can inform each other with respect to a broad range of contemporary issues, from abortion and allergies to vaccinations and violence with firearms. Finally, it peeks into the future to address issues that Judaism and science are just now beginning to discuss, such as an exotheology for aliens on distant planets, a Jewdroid who seeks acceptance in a shul, and even the fate of the universe itself. When Judaism Meets Science addresses readers of all persuasions--regardless of denomination and whether a believer or not--as the author builds a case, with specific recommendations, for the value of a reality-based Judaism, one grounded on both traditional ethics and empirical evidence that can resonate with the educated adults of Israel.

Author : Julian Henderson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781135953171

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The Science and Archaeology of Materials by Julian Henderson Pdf

The Science and Archaeology of Materials is set to become the definitive work in the archaeology of materials. Henderson's highly illustrated work is an accessible and fascinating textbook which will be essential reading for all practical archaeologists. With clear sections on a wide range of materials including ceramics, glass, metals and stone, this work examines the very foundations of archaeological study. Anyone interested in ancient technologies, especially those involving high temperatures, kilns and furnaces will be able to follow in each chapter how raw materials are refined, transformed and shaped into objects. This description is then followed by appropriate case studies which provide a new chronological and geographical example of how scientific and archaeological aspects can and do interact. They include: *Roman pale green and highly decorated glass *17th Century glass in Britain and Europe *the effect of the introduction of the wheel on pottery technology *the technology of Celadon ceramics *early copper metallurgy in the Middle East *chemical analysis and lead isotope analysis of British Bronzes *early copper alloy metallurgy in Thailand *the chemical analysis of obsidian and its distribution *the origins of the Stonehenge bluestones This book shows how archaeology and science intersect and fe ed off each other. Modern scientific techniques have provided data which, when set within a fully integrated archaeological context, have the potential of contributing to mainstream archaeology. This holistic approach generates a range of connections which benefits both areas and will enrich archaeological study in the future.

Author : Nicholas Wade
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Antiquities
ISBN : 1558218939

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The Science Times Book of Archaeology by Nicholas Wade Pdf

Science reporter for the New York Times and former editor of the NYT's Science Times Nicholas Wade collects nearly 50 articles published in the Science Times over roughly the past decade. Articles cover prehistory, early civilizations, the Classical World, biblical archaeology, the New World, and underwater archaeology. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Merrilee H. Salmon
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-28
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781483295770

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Philosophy and Archaeology by Merrilee H. Salmon Pdf

Philosophy and Archaeology