Overview
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.
Full Product Details
Author: Prudence M. Rice
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
Imprint: University of Chicago Press
Edition: Second Edition
Dimensions:
Width: 1.80cm
, Height: 0.30cm
, Length: 2.50cm
Weight: 1.049kg
ISBN: 9780226923215
ISBN 10: 0226923215
Pages: 592
Publication Date: 09 July 2015
Audience:
College/higher education
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Although it is of special interest to archaeologists, Rice's compendium is also directed toward a wider audience, including social, physical, and materials scientists. Her broad work provides both an introduction to the topic and an exceedingly valuable asset to the most advanced researcher. . . . Rice's excellent volume is a true sourcebook and will serve as the standard for many years to come. --On the first edition American Scientist
"""Rice's excellent volume is a true sourcebook and will serve as the standard for many years to come."" (American Scientist)"
Rice's excellent volume is a true sourcebook and will serve as the standard for many years to come. (American Scientist)
Author Information
Prudence M. Rice is distinguished professor emerita in the Department of Anthropology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
