The Birth of Prehistoric Chronology: Dating Methods and Dating Systems in Nineteenth-Century Scandinavian Archaeology (New Studies in Archaeology) - Softcover

Gräslund, Bo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521103886 ISBN 13: 9780521103886

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2009

Synopsis

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 Gräslund'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.

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Book Description

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. Professor Gräslund's book is the first in-depth study of what is now recognised as a crucial stage in the history of archaeology.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0521103886
• ISBN 13: 9780521103886
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 144