The 1990s saw gender rise to become an important theme in archaeology. This collection of papers reviews the state of current research on this theme and presents a cross section of new work being done
Based on evidence from extensive fieldwork as well as literary sources, this thesis provides a detailed investigation into the architectural plan of late Roman villas in the provinces of Pannonia, Moe
This detailed study compares the results of previously published excavations in what is termed the North Pontic region (Southern Russia and the Ukraine). It explores the question of whether a 'Scythia
A coming-of-age account by a lead singer of indie rock group Knockout Drops traces the band's tumultuous journey in and out of the spotlight, describes the author's downward spiral into addiction, and
The purpose of this volume is to reveal as much information as possible on the nature of dance in Old Kingdom Egypt. Evidence from tomb paintings is plentiful, and Kinney is able to identify several s
The Archaeology of Semiotics and the social order of things is edited by George Nash and George Children and brings together 15 thought-provoking chapters from contributors around the world. A sequel
Religious Communities in Byzantine Palestina: The Relationship Between Judaism, Christianity and Islam AD 400-700 Aby Eliya Ribak This study is an archaeological analysis of the relationship between r
"The conquest of Jerusalem by Saladin in 583/1187, after nearly nine decades of Frankish rule, opened a new era of cultural, socio-economic and architectural changes. The renewed political fervour tha
Moravia played a very important role in the Palaeolithic migration of ancient Homo sapiens as it made a natural corridor between the south and the north of the central Europe, which allowed for shifti
Ivestigates the development of social complexity and the changes of modes of pottery production from the Neolithic to early Bronze Age in the Yuanqu Basin, north-central China. The research focuses on
This volume contains a range of papers from a seminar held in Oxford in 2005. What did art in its widest sense mean to them, the Romans, and what might it (or even should it), mean to us? The approach
Lynn Rainville's revised thesis uses `micro-debris analyis' to investigate aspects of domestic life in three Early Bronze Age sites, two urban and one rural, in southeastern Turkey. More than 370 micr
The author's aim is to present a study which determines the role of a chantress in ancient Egypt. Although both men and women were known to hold the title, it is the women that form the focus of this
Merryn Dineley's thesis is based on the premise that the `biochemical laws that govern the processes of malting, mashing and fermentation remain unchanged throughout the millennia'. She therefore uses
This volume presents transcriptions with transliterations and translations of five broad types of papyri discovered during Petrie's excavations of Lahun. Digital photographs of the papyri are presente
The 2002 Symposium on Mediterranean Archaeology brought together a number of postgraduate students researching a broad range of topics on the archaeology of the Mediterranean area from prehistory to t
A detailed examination of selected stone buildings from each of the forts associated with Hadrian's Wall, with discussions of their form and construction, architectural details, construction sequence
Mark Grahame's study, originally based around his doctoral thesis, discusses a new theoretical and methodological approach to interpreting the use of space and the `meaning' of buildings, how peopl
A detailed study which attempts to reconstruct a demographic profile of the populations of Wisconsin's Effigy Mound Culture (AD 650-1200) based on the osteological analysis of 402 skeletons recovered
A substantial volume geared towards theoretical approaches to burial data. The author looks at the social dimensions of mortuary evidence and the implimentation of multivariate analysis, in particular
Pokines uses the terrestrial mammalian microfauna from the site of El Juyo (Santander, Spain) and related sites to reconstruct the palaeoenvironment of Cantabrian Spain. A new method of reconstruction
The reaction against archaeological explanations relying on invasion and migration was part of the processualist critique in the 1960s. Only recently have archaeologists like Kristiansen argued that a
This unique publication features an up-to-date expert English translation of the French Commercial Code including all amendments to the Code since June 2007. The Code includes all commercial matters,
A must-have for anyone seeking to advance their knowledge of the 2012 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), this book examines both the technical requirements of the code and its practical implications.
The IFC contains regulations to safeguard life and property from fires and explosion hazards. Topics include general precautions, emergency planning and preparedness, fire department access and water
Practical and reader-friendly, the 2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE COMMENTARY, VOLUME 2 is a powerful resource that addresses the practical implications of the code critical for those entering the bu
With an emphasis on design and installation for optimum performance, the 2012 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE SOFTBOUND VERSION sets forth established requirements for plumbing systems. This important ref
Stay up-to-date with the latest changes to the International Energy Conservation Code? with this informative, yet concise resource. The 2006 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE? UPDATE pamphlet of
