Science in Archaeology.

ISBN: 9780313000874

Printed: 1971

Publisher: Thames & Hudson. London

Dimensions 18 × 24 × 5 cm
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Language: English

Size (cminches): 18 x 24 x 5

Condition: Very good  (See explanation of ratings)

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Paperback. Green board binding with white title on the spine and front board.

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Archaeological science consists of the application of scientific techniques to the analysis of archaeological materials and sites. It is related to methodologies of archaeology. Martinón-Torres and Killick distinguish ‘scientific archaeology’ (as an epistemology) from ‘archaeological science’ (the application of specific techniques to archaeological materials). Martinón-Torres and Killick claim that ‘archaeological science’ has promoted the development of high-level theory in archaeology. However, Smith rejects both concepts of archaeological science because neither emphasize falsification or a search for causality.

In the United Kingdom, the Natural and Environmental Research Council provides funding for archaeometry separate from the funding provided for archaeology.

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