Metallurgy and Civilisation (Paperback)

Jianjun Mei

ISBN 10: 1904982492 / ISBN 13: 9781904982494

Published by Archetype Publications Ltd, London, 2009

Paperback. The papers presented here provide a good overview of the breadth and depth of current archaeometallurgical research related to Asia and beyond. Many of the issues raised in this book, such as the beginnings of bronze metallurgy in China, the early history of lost-wax casting in Asia, the development of early steel-making technology in Europe and Asia, and the role of the steppe influence in metalworking in Eastern Zhou China, will continue to attract substantial research interest. The important role which casting technologies have played in large parts of Asia is immediately evident, as is the importance of studying technical aspects not in isolation, but as parts of complex and multi-dimensional cultural developments. It is evident that long-distance cultural connections and technological inspirations remained active over many millennia. The richness of past and present interactions, the ever-expanding archaeological knowledge (many of the papers are based on the most recent archaeological discoveries), and an increasing cooperation across disciplinary, geographical and political boundaries visible in this volume are impressive. This specialized conference considered a variety of issues of: early metallurgy; including sessions on metallurgy and interaction across Eurasia; ancient iron and steel technology; reconstruction of metallurgical processes; bronze casting; ancient iron an Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781904982494

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This specialized conference considered a variety of issues of: early metallurgy; including sessions on metallurgy and interaction across Eurasia; ancient iron and steel technology; reconstruction of metallurgical processes; bronze casting; ancient iron an

About the Author: Thilo Rehren is Professor for Archaeological Materials and Technologies at the Institute of Archaeology, University College London. His academic background includes a first degree and PhD in mineralogy and petrology, and a habilitation in archaeometallurgy. He is particularly interested in reconstructing high-temperature production processes for metals and glass, and the interplay between natural, system-driven aspects of technology and the role of human choice and activity in mastering past technologies. He has worked extensively on a range of metals, specifically lead and silver smelting, silver refining, crucible technology in general, Islamic crucible steel production, Roman zinc and Roman and medieval brass making, and early platinum, tin and tungsten production. More recently, he has jointly with Edgar Pusch identified the first firm evidence for Egyptian glass making, at Qantir-Pi-Ramesse in the Nile Delta. He is editor of the Journal of Archaeological Science, and currently serves as the president of the Society for Archaeological Sciences.

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Title: Metallurgy and Civilisation (Paperback)
Publisher: Archetype Publications Ltd, London
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new