{"product_id":"objects-reluctant-witnesses-to-the-past-9780415305891","title":"Objects Reluctant Witnesses to the Past","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn invaluable field textbook, \u003cem\u003eObjects \u003c\/em\u003eexamines detailed case studies to provide a brilliantly clear and comprehensible guide to the different methods and approaches (cultural, forensic, and technical) which can and have been used to study ancient artefacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the Bayeux Tapestry to small medieval brass pins, medieval wooden doors to Saxon jewellery, Chris Capleâs integral text deals with a full range of materials and clearly and simply explains key scientific techniques, technology, anthropological jargon and historical approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey demonstrations include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow information from objects builds into a picture of the ancient society that made and used it\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe commonly used scientific techniques for object analysis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow and why object typologies work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow cultural and economic factors as well as the material properties influences what objects are made of\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow simple observation of an object can build its biography.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRevealing answers to crucial questions â such as: Can DNA be obtained from objects? Why do people x-ray ancient artefacts? Can you determine the source of metal objects from their trace elements? â \u003cem\u003eObjects \u003c\/em\u003eis an absolutely essential text for students of archaeology, museum studies, and conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Chris Caple's contribution ... bridges neatly the gap between theoretical thinking and technology ... I would certainly recommend this book; not only to students but to anyone interested in how rich object biographies are constructed.'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e - Antiquity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Investigating Objects: Theories and Approaches 2. Objects as Social Indicators (Form, Decoration and Depiction) 3. Objects as Products (Manufacture) 4. Objects and Materials as Trade Goods (Provenance) 5. Objects as Functional Implements 6. Objects as Record (Information and Education)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd (Sales)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51534945845591,"sku":"9780415305891","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415305891.jpg?v=1755858181","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/objects-reluctant-witnesses-to-the-past-9780415305891","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}