Objects by Chris Caple

Objects by Chris Caple

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Summary

An invaluable field text, this book examines nine detailed case studies to provide a brilliantly clear and comprehensible guide to the different methods and approaches (cultural, forensic, and technical) which can be used to study ancient artefacts.

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Objects by Chris Caple

An invaluable field text, this book examines nine detailed case studies to provide a brilliantly clear and comprehensible guide to the different methods and approaches (cultural, forensic, and technical) which can be used to study ancient artefacts.

'Chris Caple's contribution.. bridges neatly the gap between theoretical thinking and technology ... I would certainly recommend this book; not only to students but to anyone interested in how rich object biographies are constructed.' - Antiquity

Chris Caple is Senior Lecturer in archaeological science and conservation at the University of Durham and author of Conservation Skills: Judgement, Method and Decision Making.
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ISBN 13 9780415305891
ISBN 10 0415305896
Title Objects
Author Chris Caple
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2006-06-28
Number of pages 288
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.