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The concise Oxford dictionary of archaeology / Timothy Darvill.

By: Language: English Publication details: New York : Oxford University Press, 2008.Edition: 2nd edDescription: 547 p. : 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780199534050
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • CC70 D37 2008
Contents:
Preface -- Abbreviations -- The Dictionary -- Quick reference : 1. Principal international conventions and recommendations concerning the preservation of archaeological and historic sites and artefacts -- 2. Principal stratigraphic subdivisions of the Cenozoic era -- 3. Principal stratigraphic subdivisions of the Quaternary System in northwest Europe -- 4. Principal geostratigraphic and biostratigraphic subdivisions of the late Devensian and Flandrian strages in the British Isles -- 5. Correlation of the principal geostratigraphic stages of the Pleistocene series in Europe and North America -- 6. Principal periods, industrial stages, and traditions of the British Bronze Age -- 7. Principal cultural phases in the Americas -- 8.Egyptian rulers and dynasties -- 9. Roman emperors -- 10. Leaders, rulers, kings, and queens of England to AD 1066 -- 11. Selected archaeological websites and portals.
Summary: Concise Oxford Dictionary of Archaeology The most wide-ranging, comprehensive, and up-to-date dictionary of archaeology available. Over 4,000 entries cover artefacts, techniques, terminology, people, places, and periods. The second edition includes strong coverage of archaeological resource management and archaeological theory. An essential book for amateurs and professionals alike.
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Books Books Hollanda Araştırma Enstitüsü Kütüphanesi / Netherlands Institute in Turkey Library CC70, D37 2008 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 1 Not For Loan 10200

Includes bibliographical references.

Preface -- Abbreviations -- The Dictionary -- Quick reference : 1. Principal international conventions and recommendations concerning the preservation of archaeological and historic sites and artefacts -- 2. Principal stratigraphic subdivisions of the Cenozoic era -- 3. Principal stratigraphic subdivisions of the Quaternary System in northwest Europe -- 4. Principal geostratigraphic and biostratigraphic subdivisions of the late Devensian and Flandrian strages in the British Isles -- 5. Correlation of the principal geostratigraphic stages of the Pleistocene series in Europe and North America -- 6. Principal periods, industrial stages, and traditions of the British Bronze Age -- 7. Principal cultural phases in the Americas -- 8.Egyptian rulers and dynasties -- 9. Roman emperors -- 10. Leaders, rulers, kings, and queens of England to AD 1066 -- 11. Selected archaeological websites and portals.

Concise Oxford Dictionary of Archaeology The most wide-ranging, comprehensive, and up-to-date dictionary of archaeology available. Over 4,000 entries cover artefacts, techniques, terminology, people, places, and periods. The second edition includes strong coverage of archaeological resource management and archaeological theory. An essential book for amateurs and professionals alike.

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