Dictionary of Artifacts
- ISBN-10
- 0470766190
- ISBN-13
- 9780470766194
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 360
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008-04-15
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Author
- Barbara Ann Kipfer
Description
Containing close to 3,000 words and definitions, Dictionary of Artifacts is an indispensable reference for anyone working within the field of archaeology. Entries detail artifact’s classification and typology; raw materials; methods and techniques of creation; principles and techniques of examination and identification; and instructions for the care and preservation of specimens. Along with a headword and definition, pronunciations, synonyms, cross-references, and the category/categories also accompany each entry Drawings, photographs, and extensive annnotated bibliography are included for more complete comprehension
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