Pottery Analysis, Second Edition : A Sourcebook

Prudence M. Rice

ISBN 10: 0226923215 / ISBN 13: 9780226923215

Published by The University Of Chicago Press Dez 2018, 2018

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Neuware - Just as a single pot starts with a lump of clay, the study of a piece's history must start with an understanding of its raw materials. This principle is the foundation of Pottery Analysis, the acclaimed sourcebook that has become the indispensable guide for archaeologists and anthropologists worldwide. By grounding current research in the larger history of pottery and drawing together diverse approaches to the study of pottery, it offers a rich, comprehensive view of ceramic inquiry.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Pottery Analysis, Second Edition : A Sourcebook
• Publisher: The University Of Chicago Press Dez 2018
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0226923215
• ISBN 13: 9780226923215
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 254W x 177H x 35D millimeters 254 millimeters width by 177 millimeters height by 35 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1034 grams

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Synopsis

Just as a single pot starts with a lump of clay, the study of a piece’s history must start with an understanding of its raw materials. This principle is the foundation of Pottery Analysis, the acclaimed sourcebook that has become the indispensable guide for archaeologists and anthropologists worldwide. By grounding current research in the larger history of pottery and drawing together diverse approaches to the study of pottery, it offers a rich, comprehensive view of ceramic inquiry.

This new edition fully incorporates more than two decades of growth and diversification in the fields of archaeological and ethnographic study of pottery. It begins with a summary of the origins and history of pottery in different parts of the world, then examines the raw materials of pottery and their physical and chemical properties. It addresses ethnographic and ethnoarchaeological perspectives on pottery production; reviews the methods of studying pottery’s physical, mechanical, thermal, mineralogical, and chemical properties; and discusses how proper analysis of artifacts can reveal insights into their culture of origin. Intended for use in the classroom, the lab, and out in the field, this essential text offers an unparalleled basis for pottery research.

About the Author

Prudence M. Rice is professor of anthropology, associate vice chancellor for research, and director of the research development office at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.