The Birth of Prehistoric Chronology: Dating Methods and Dating Systems in Nineteenth-Century Scandinavian...

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Bo Gräslund

The Birth of Prehistoric Chronology

Dating Methods and Dating Systems in Nineteenth-Century Scandinavian Archaeology

Bo Gräslund

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English

Cambridge University Press
18 December 2008

Archaeological theory; Archaeological methodology & techniques

Series: New Studies in Archaeology

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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.

By: Bo Gräslund
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 244mm, Width: 170mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 240g
ISBN: 9780521103886
ISBN 10: 0521103886
Series: New Studies in Archaeology
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 18 December 2008
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active