Author : Tinaig Clodoré Tissot
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 21,16 MB
Release : 2012-07-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 178969163X
This concise dictionary is intended to be helpful in the reading of archaeological books and publications, and in the writing of papers and articles in both English and French.
Author : Barbara Ann Kipfer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 728 pages
File Size : 17,51 MB
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1475751338
A modern, comprehensive compilation of more than 7,000 entries covering themes, concepts, and discoveries in archaeology written in nontechnical language and tailored to meet the needs of professionals, students and general readers. The main subject areas include artifacts; branches of archaeology, chronology; culture; features; flora and fauna; geography; geology; language; people; related fields; sites; structures; techniques and methods; terms and theories; and tools.
Author : Timothy Darvill
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 547 pages
File Size : 36,37 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0199534055
The most wide-ranging and up-to-date dictionary of its kind providing useful information about archaeological terms, themes, theories, sites, places, artefacts and archaeologists ... from amphora to ziggurat. Will be especially useful to students, amateurs and enthusiasts, travellers, and anyone seeking to extend their knowledge horizon. Taking AD 1700 as the cut-off point, the dictionary contains over 5,000 concise and often referenced entries mostly relating to Britain, Europe and the Americas. The dictionary concludes with eleven `Quick Reference' sections on subjects such as conventions, stratigraphy, geology, periods, dynasties, emperors and rulers. The second edition is fully updated, with new evidence, insights and entires, and is now accompanied by dedicated webpages and bibliographic web links.
Author : Barbara Ann Kipfer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 28,99 MB
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0470766190
Containing close to 3,000 words and definitions, Dictionary ofArtifacts is an indispensable reference for anyone workingwithin the field of archaeology. Entries detail artifact’s classification and typology;raw materials; methods and techniques of creation; principles andtechniques of examination and identification; and instructions forthe care and preservation of specimens. Along with a headword and definition, pronunciations, synonyms,cross-references, and the category/categories also accompany eachentry Drawings, photographs, and extensive annnotated bibliographyare included for more complete comprehension
Author : Ian Shaw
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 21,95 MB
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0470751967
This dictionary provides those studying or working in archaeology with a complete reference to the field.
Author : Nikos Koutsoumpos
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 48,23 MB
Release : 2012-07-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1789691664
This concise dictionary is intended to be helpful in the reading of archaeological books and publications, and in the writing of papers and articles in both English and Greek.
Author : Piotr Bienkowski
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 16,60 MB
Release : 2010-03-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9780812221152
An authoritative guide to the whole of the cradle of civilization.
Author : David Noel Freedman
Publisher : Amsterdam University Press
Page : 1506 pages
File Size : 24,3 MB
Release : 2000-12-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789053565032
The Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible gathers nearly 5,000 alphabetically ordered articles that thoroughly yet clearly explain all the books, persons, places, and significant terms found in the Bible. The Dictionary also explores the background of each biblical book and related writings and discusses cultural, natural, geographical, and literary phenomenae matters that Bible students at all levels may encounter in reading or discussion. Nearly 600 first-rate Bible authorities have contributed to the Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible. Intended as a tool for practical Bible use, this illustrated dictionary reflects recent archaeological discoveries and the breadth of current biblical scholarship, including insights from critical analysis of literary, historical, sociological, and other methodological issues. The editorial team has also incorporated articles that explore and interpret important focuses of biblical theology, text and transmission, Near Eastern archaeology, extrabiblical writings, and pertinent ecclesiastical traditions - all of which help make the Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible the most comprehensive and up-to-date one-volume Bible dictionary on the market today.
Author : Gwendolyn Leick
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 35,62 MB
Release : 2002-09-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1134988516
This Dictionary gives a comprehensive survey of the whole range of ancient Near Eastern architecture from the Neolithic round huts in Palestine to the giant temples of Ptolemaic Egypt. Gwendolyn Leick examines the development of the principal styles of ancient architecture within their geographical and historical context, and describes features of major sites such as Ur, Nineveh and Babylon, as well as many of the lesser-known sites. She also covers the variations of typical ancient architectural structures such as pyramids, tombs and houses, details the building material and techniques employed, and clarifies specialist terminology.
Author : Walter Robert Thurmond Witschey
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 30,86 MB
Release : 2012
Category : History
ISBN : 081087167X
Mesoamerica is one of six major areas of the world where humans independently changed their culture from a nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyle into settled communities, cities, and civilization. In addition to China (twice), the Indus Valley, the Fertile Crescent of southwest Asia, Egypt, and Peru, Mesoamerica was home to exciting and irreversible changes in human culture called the "Neolithic Revolution." The changes included domestication of plants and animals, leading to agriculture, husbandry, and eventually sedentary village life. These developments set the stage for the growth of cities, social stratification, craft specialization, warfare, writing, mathematics, and astronomy, or what we call the rise of civilization. These changes forever transformed humankind. The Historical Dictionary of Mesoamerica covers the history of Mesoamerica through a chronology, an introductory essay, an extensive bibliography, and over 900 cross-referenced dictionary entries covering the major peoples, places, ideas, and events related to Mesoamerica. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Mesoamerica.
