{"product_id":"objects","title":"Objects","description":"\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 Caple’s 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\n\u003cli\u003ehow information from objects builds into a picture of the ancient society that made and used it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe commonly used scientific techniques for object analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow and why object typologies work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow cultural and economic factors as well as the material properties influences what objects are made of\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow simple observation of an object can build its biography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRevealing answers to crucial questions – 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? – \u003cem\u003eObjects \u003c\/em\u003eis an absolutely essential text for students of archaeology, museum studies, and conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255744876888,"sku":"9780415305884","price":192.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780415305884_e574cb89-a619-42c4-8042-3faed7497456.jpg?v=1779171346","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/objects","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}