01306nam a2200133Ia 450000500170000000800410001702000180005808200150007610000190009124500400011026000370015050009660018765000190115320250710124120.0250710s9999    xx            000 0 und d  a9780521103886  a936.3bGRA  aGräslund, Bo 4aThe Birth of Prehistoric Chronology  bCambridge University Pressc2008  aThe 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.  aSocial Science