| Description |
1 online resource (20 pages) : illustrations. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
INSTAP archaeological excavation manual ; 2
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INSTAP archaeological excavation manual ; 2.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 17-20). |
| Contents |
Goals for the thin-section petrography of ceramics -- History of thin-section petrography -- Preparation of thin sections -- Examination and analysis of thin sections -- Development of aims and sampling strategy. |
| Summary |
As part of the INSTAP Archaeological Excavation Manual series, Thin-Section Petrography of Ceramic Materials provides a concise overview of the history and application of the practice while detailing how this type of petrographic analysis can benefit archaeologists in the field. When thin-section analysis is employed as part of a thorough, multi-disciplinary study of ceramic materials, it provides a wealth of additional interpretative data to archaeologists, allowing for more accurate interpretations of the past, especially regarding pottery production, provenance, variations in technology ove. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Petrology in archaeology.
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Petrology in archaeology. |
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Ceramics -- Analysis.
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Ceramics -- Analysis. |
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Ceramics. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Betancourt, Philip P., 1936-
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Peterson, Sarah E., 1983- Thin-section petrography of ceramic materials. Philadelphia, Pa. : INSTAP Academic Press, ©2009 9781931534550 (DLC) 2009017409 (OCoLC)320132147 |
| ISBN |
9781623031268 (electronic book) |
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1623031265 (electronic book) |
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9781931534550 |
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1931534551 |
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