Archaeological Wood and Woodworking
Seiten
2025
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-1-009-59804-0 (ISBN)
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-1-009-59804-0 (ISBN)
This Element is an accessible discussion of the study of archaeological wood which introduces a number of approaches involved in the analysis of these organic remains. This includes a brief overview of wood science, the factors that impact the survival of wood materials, wood anatomy, and dendrochronology.
Wood is, and always has been, one of the most common and versatile materials for creating structures and art. It is therefore also a ubiquitous element of the archaeological record. This discussion of the study of archaeological wood introduces a number of approaches to the analysis of these organic remains, including a brief overview of wood science, factors that impact the survival of wood materials, wood anatomy, and dendrochronology. These sections are intended to help archaeologists and other interested non-specialists prepare to encounter archaeological woods, and to understand the potential scientific data that these remains could contribute to our understanding of the human past. This is followed by additional approaches from the social sciences. The study of woodworking techniques and toolmarks, combined with ethnoarchaeology and experimental archaeology, can push wood analyses further. A combination of these approaches can help to create a more holistic view of humankind's relationship to wood.
Wood is, and always has been, one of the most common and versatile materials for creating structures and art. It is therefore also a ubiquitous element of the archaeological record. This discussion of the study of archaeological wood introduces a number of approaches to the analysis of these organic remains, including a brief overview of wood science, factors that impact the survival of wood materials, wood anatomy, and dendrochronology. These sections are intended to help archaeologists and other interested non-specialists prepare to encounter archaeological woods, and to understand the potential scientific data that these remains could contribute to our understanding of the human past. This is followed by additional approaches from the social sciences. The study of woodworking techniques and toolmarks, combined with ethnoarchaeology and experimental archaeology, can push wood analyses further. A combination of these approaches can help to create a more holistic view of humankind's relationship to wood.
1. Introduction; 2. A Brief introduction to the science of wood; 3. The sources, survival, and sample recovery of archaeological wood; 4. The approach to taxonomic assessment of archaeological wood and charcoal; 5. Dendrochronology and tree-ring research in archaeology; 6. Assessing ancient woodworking; 7. Case studies: analyzing wooden coffins in museums and the field; 8. Final thoughts; References.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 10.04.2025 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Elements in Current Archaeological Tools and Techniques |
| Zusatzinfo | Worked examples or Exercises |
| Verlagsort | Cambridge |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 229 mm |
| Gewicht | 281 g |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Archäologie |
| ISBN-10 | 1-009-59804-X / 100959804X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-009-59804-0 / 9781009598040 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
| Informationen gemäß Produktsicherheitsverordnung (GPSR) | |
| Haben Sie eine Frage zum Produkt? |
Mehr entdecken
aus dem Bereich
aus dem Bereich
maternal health science and the reproduction of harm
Buch | Softcover (2024)
University of California Press (Verlag)
CHF 52,35
long-lasting legacies of colonialism and nationalism in Israel, …
Buch | Softcover (2025)
Vernon Press (Verlag)
CHF 109,95
