The Archaeology of Measurement: Comprehending Heaven, Earth and Time in Ancient Societies
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| Rating | : | 4.91 (524 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0521135885 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 296 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Studying ancient standards" according to Kenneth Krechmer. The Archaeology of MeasurementComprehending Heaven, Earth and Time in Ancient SocietiesEdited by Iain Morley and Colin RenfrewCambridge University Press, 2010reviewed byKen KrechmerTwenty papers by different authors are included in this work on the prehistory of measurement and symbo. "excellent book of its type" according to Michael J FERRAR. excellent book of its type, no problem with delivery. It is not actually archaeology in the literal sense but as it deals with the world it is worth reading and using as a reference.. Useful for Archaeolists THis book has a series of interesting and useful articles for anyone studying archaeology that involves ancient cosmology. It starts with articles on counting, math, and measurement, moves to material culture, the importance of measurement in beliefs, and calendrical studies.
He is author of many influential books on archaeology and prehistory, including, with Paul Bahn, Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice, which is one of the standard textbooks on the subject. . Iain Morley is a Fellow of the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research and Research Fellow of Darwin College at Cambridge University. A scholar of Palaeol
The construction of measurement systems constituted new means for recognising and engaging with the material world, and their implications, and the motivations behind them, also extend beyond the material world. Measurement systems have provided the structure for addressing key concerns of cosmological belief systems, as well as the means for articulating relationships between the human form, human action, and the world - and new understandings of relationships between events in the terrestrial world and beyond. The Archaeology of Measurement explores the archaeological evidence for the development of measuring activities in numerous ancient societies, as well as the implications of these discoveries
"In summary, scholars and students of archaeology alike will welcome the comprehensive and balanced approach to such an ambitious topic of measurement." --Kiara Beaulieu, Journal Canadien D'Archeologie 36