Pottery in Archaeology by Clive Orton
The study of pottery in archaeology has become increasingly important over the last century, providing the archaeologist with information on many aspects of the past, including chronology, trade and technology. In recent years, scientific developments and statistical techniques have contributed still further to the analysis of pottery. Pottery in Archaeology covers information obtained from over fifty years of practical experience in the field combined with the latest research. As well as detailing the routine but essential tasks of handling pottery, the book examines the most recent research into the quantitative study and comparison of ceramic assemblages. This will be essential reading for students, field archaeologists and for anyone interested in working with pottery.
'… a thorough account, full of commonsense and useful guidelines … This manual is an excellent guide to pottery's track record and its potential for archaeological studies' New Statesman and Society
John Schofield is Curator of Architecture at the Museum of London. He has been an archaeologist with the Museum since 1974 and has written several well-received books about medieval towns and buildings including The Building of London from the Conquest to the Great Fire (3rd edition, 1999), Medieval London Houses, (2nd edition, 2003) and (with Alan Vince) Medieval Towns (2nd edition, 2003).Alan Vince worked at the Museum of London from 1980 to 1988, and then at the City of Lincoln Archaeological Unit. He is the director of Alan Vince Archaeological Consultancy based in Lincoln.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521445979 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521445973 |
| Title | Pottery in Archaeology |
| Author | Clive Orton |
| Series | Cambridge Manuals In Archaeology |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 1993-05-13 |
| Number of pages | 287 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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