The Birth of Prehistoric Chronology: Dating Methods and Dating Systems in Nineteenth-Century Scandinavian Archaeology (New Studies in Archaeology)

Gräslund, Bo

ISBN 10: 0521103886 / ISBN 13: 9780521103886

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2008

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Professor Graslund's book is the first in-depth study of systematic methods for dating archaeological materials. Series: New Studies in Archaeology. Num Pages: 144 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DN; 3JH; HDA; HDW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 172 x 245 x 12. Weight in Grams: 258. . 2009. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Birth of Prehistoric Chronology: Dating Methods and Dating Systems in Nineteenth-Century Scandinavian Archaeology (New Studies in Archaeology)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521103886
• ISBN 13: 9780521103886
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The development of European archaeology as a scholarly discipline in the nineteenth century was closely connected with the appearance of systematic methods for dating archaeological materials and these methods evolved largely in Scandinavia. Professor Gräslund's book is the first in-depth study of what is now recognised as a crucial stage in the history of archaeology. Beginning with an analysis of the basic elements of archaeological dating systems, he traces the origin and subsequent development of these systems, examining in detail how they were built up and refined. The Three Age System, methods of dating by find associations and the applications of typology for relative dating are themes that receive particular attention. Individuals, however, are never lost from sight. Throughout the book the author seeks to assess the contribution of the often colourful personalities involved and the volume concludes with a valuable biographical appendix.

Book Description

The development of European archaeology as a scholarly discipline in the nineteenth century was closely connected with the appearance of systematic methods for dating archaeological materials. Professor Gräslund's book is the first in-depth study of what is now recognised as a crucial stage in the history of archaeology.