The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Archaeology (Oxford Quick Reference)

Darvill, Timothy

ISBN 10: 0192800051 / ISBN 13: 9780192800053

Published by Oxford University Press, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Archaeology (Oxford Quick Reference)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0192800051
• ISBN 13: 9780192800053
• Binding: paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New
• Weight: 12 ounces

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Synopsis

With over 4,000 entries covering the essential vocabulary for everyday archaeological work in the English language, this up-to-date dictionary is the most wide-ranging and comprehensive of its kind. There is coverage of principles, theories, techniques, artefacts, materials, people, places, monuments, equipment, and descriptive terms--from amphora to ziggurat, and Beaker Culture to molluscan analysis. The dictionary focuses especially on Europe, the Old World, and the Americas, and covers legislation relating to the United Kingdom and the USA. The archaeology of a selection of key sites from around the world is also described.
A quick reference section of maps and tables provides an easy way to rapidly locate information on the main chronological periods and traditions, international conventions, and stratigraphic subdivisions. Written by a leading authority, the dictionary's detailed but clear entries provide an essential reference source for students, teachers, professionals, and enthusiasts alike.

About the Author

Timothy Darvill is Professor of Archaeology at Bournemouth University, and chairman of the board of directors of the Cotswold Archaeological Trust Ltd. His previous books include The Archaeology of the Uplands (1986), Prehistoric Britain (1987), and Prehistoric Britain from the Air (1996).