Just as a single pot starts with a lump of clay, the study of a piece s history must start with an understanding of its raw materials. This principle is the foundation of "Pottery Analysis, " the acclaimed sourcebook that has become the indispensable guide for archaeologists and anthropologists worldwide. By grounding current research in the larger history of pottery and drawing together diverse approaches to the study of pottery, it offers a rich, comprehensive view of ceramic inquiry.
This new edition fully incorporates more than two decades of growth and diversification in the fields...