Shells (Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology) - Hardcover

Claassen, Cheryl

9780521570367: Shells (Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521570360 ISBN 13: 9780521570367

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1998

Cheryl Claassen offers an authoritative, readable and clear guide to the study of shells, which is addressed to students and professional archaeologists and palaeontologists. She considers the history of archaeological interest in shells, the biology of freshwater and marine molluscs, and critically discusses current techniques, methods, and research problems. Drawing on examples worldwide, and covering prehistoric and historic periods, among the topics covered are: is shell deposit natural or cultural? How long do shells last? What can shells tell us about the environmental characteristics and ancient habitats or about the people who collected them? What symbolic roles have shells served in human societies? This is a well balanced account, and all aspects of the subject are clearly represented.

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Review:

'... superb reference work ... it is clearly written, concise, well-illustrated and thorough treatment of subject ...'. Royal Anthropological Institute

Book Description:

Addressed to students and professional archaeologists and palaeontologists, Shells offers an encyclopaedic treatment of the subject. It covers the history of archaeological interest in shells, the biology of freshwater and marine molluscs, and critically discusses current techniques, methods, and research problems.

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