World archaeology at the Pitt Rivers Museum : a characterization /

World archaeology at the Pitt Rivers Museum : a characterization /

'World Archaeology at the Pitt Rivers Museum' introduces the range, history and significance of the archaeological collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford. In 29 newly-commissioned essays written by a specialist team, the volume explores more than 136,000 artefacts from 145 countries...

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Other Authors: Hicks, Dan, 1972- (Editor), Stevenson, Alice (Editor)

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Oxford : Archaeopress, [2013]

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Pitt Rivers Museum > Archaeological collections.
Archaeological museums and collections > England > Oxford.
Anthropological museums and collections > England > Oxford.

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Summary:'World Archaeology at the Pitt Rivers Museum' introduces the range, history and significance of the archaeological collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford. In 29 newly-commissioned essays written by a specialist team, the volume explores more than 136,000 artefacts from 145 countries, from the Stone Age to the modern period, and from England to Easter Island. Pioneering a new approach in museum studies, this landmark volume is an essential reference work for archaeologists around the world, and a unique introduction to the archaeological collections of one of the world's most famous museums.
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations (black and white, and colour)
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781784910754 (PDF ebook) :