Synopses & Reviews
'The study of pottery has become increasingly important over the past century, providing the archaeologist with information on many aspects of the past, including chronology, trade and technology. Recent scientific developments and statistical techniques have further contributed to this analysis of pottery. Pottery in Archaeology covers information obtained from over fifty years practical experience in the field and the latest research. The book will be essential reading for students, field archaeologists and anyone interested in working with pottery.'
Review
"Pottery in Archaeology covers a wide range of traditional and contemporary topics. In the process, it draws illustrative examples--photographs, line drawings and charts--from European and classical archaeology. The Appendix contains a number of useful tables....There is an extensive and up-to-date bibliography....I find this an attractive, well-organized, authoritative book....I gladly recommend it." Martha A. Latta, Canadian Journal of Archaeology
Review
"Few will find this dry reading. The style is lively, often amusing, and should appeal to students....The subject becomes an interesting and valuable part of archaeological materials science and a fundamental part of archaeology." Times Higher Education Supplement
Synopsis
The study of pottery has become increasingly important over the past century, providing the archaeologist with information on many aspects of the past, including chronology, trade and technology. Recent scientific developments and statistical techniques have further contributed to this analysis of pottery. Pottery in Archaeology covers information obtained from over fifty years practical experience in the field and the latest research. The book will be essential reading for students, field archaeologists and anyone interested in working with pottery.
Synopsis
A 'state of the art' guide to pottery analysis providing information on recent scientific developments and the latest statistical techniques.
Synopsis
Based on over fifty years of practical experience, this manual includes the most recent scientific developments and statistical techniques in the archaeological study of pottery, which has become increasingly important in providing information on the past.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-262) and index.
Table of Contents
Part I. History and Potential: 1. History of pottery studies; 2. The potential of pottery as archaeological evidence; Part II. Practicalities - A Guide to Pottery Processing and Recording: 3. Integration with research designs; 4. Life in the pot shed; 5. Fabric analysis; 6. Classification of form and decoration; 7. Illustration; 8. Pottery archives; 9. Publication; Part III. Themes in Ceramic Studies: 10. Making pottery; 11. Pottery fabrics; 12. Form; 13. Quantification; 14. Chronology; 15. Production and distribution; 16. Pottery and function; 17, Assemblages and sites.