Heather MargaretLouise Miller
Archaeological Approaches to Technology
- ISBN 13:
- 9781598744743
- author:
- Heather MargaretLouise Miller
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Left Coast Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 152 mm X 229 mm
- Genre:
- Archaeology Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Archaeological Approaches to Technology by Heather Margaret-Louise Miller provides a comprehensive overview of ancient technologies and their significance in understanding past societies. This book is designed for students and professionals alike, offering insights into the methodologies, major technologies, and questions that drive archaeologists in their work. Miller's study covers a range of pre-industrial technologies, from stone tool production to glass manufacture, and includes socially contextualized case studies. The book also explores essential terminology used by archaeologists, such as technology, material culture, and chaine operatoire. By examining these topics, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the practical applications of technology in archaeological research. Suitable for upper-division undergraduate and graduate students, as well as professionals in related fields, this book offers a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient technologies and their role in shaping past cultures.