The Birth of Prehistoric Chronology - Dating Methods and Dating Systems in Nineteenth-Century Scandinavian Archaeology (Paperback)

The development of European archaeology as a scholarly discipline in the nineteenth century was closely connected with the appearance of systematic methods for dating archaeological materials and these methods evolved largely in Scandinavia. Professor Graslund's book is the first in-depth study of what is now recognised as a crucial stage in the history of archaeology. Beginning with an analysis of the basic elements of archaeological dating systems, he traces the origin and subsequent development of these systems, examining in detail how they were built up and refined. The Three Age System, methods of dating by find associations and the applications of typology for relative dating are themes that receive particular attention. Individuals, however, are never lost from sight. Throughout the book the author seeks to assess the contribution of the often colourful personalities involved and the volume concludes with a valuable biographical appendix.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	New Studies in Archaeology
Release date:	December 2008
First published:	November 2008
Authors:	Bo Graslund
Dimensions:	244 x 170 x 8mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	144
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-10388-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeological theory Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeological methodology & techniques Promotions
LSN:	0-521-10388-6
Barcode:	9780521103886

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