Shells - Couverture souple

Claassen, Cheryl

 
9780521578523: Shells
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0521578523 ISBN 13 : 9780521578523
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2009

Synopsis

Cheryl Claassen offers an authoritative, readable and clear guide to the study of shells, which is addressed to students and professional archaeologists and palaeontologists. She considers the history of archaeological interest in shells, the biology of freshwater and marine molluscs, and critically discusses current techniques, methods, and research problems. Drawing on examples worldwide, and covering prehistoric and historic periods, among the topics covered are: is shell deposit natural or cultural? How long do shells last? What can shells tell us about the environmental characteristics and ancient habitats or about the people who collected them? What symbolic roles have shells served in human societies? This is a well balanced account, and all aspects of the subject are clearly represented.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Cheryl Claassen offers an authoritative, readable and clear guide to the study of shells, which is addressed to students and professional archaeologists and palaeontologists. She considers the history of archaeological interest in shells, the biology of freshwater and marine molluscs, and critically discusses current techniques, methods, and research problems. Drawing on examples worldwide, and covering prehistoric and historic periods, among the topics covered are: is shell deposit natural or cultural? How long do shells last? What can shells tell us about the environmental characteristics and ancient habitats or about the people who collected them? What symbolic roles have shells served in human societies? This is a well balanced account, and all aspects of the subject are clearly represented.

Revue de presse

'... superb reference work ... it is clearly written, concise, well-illustrated and thorough treatment of subject ...'. Royal Anthropological Institute

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
2009
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0521578523
ISBN 13 
9780521578523
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
284
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
Avery
https://www.avery.fr/

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Dardilly
France

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Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0521570360 ISBN 13 :  9780521570367
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1998
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