Industrial Archaeology: Principles and Practice

by: Marilyn Palmer (Author)
Publisher: Routledge; (February 19, 1998)

Language: English
Paperback: 200 pages

ISBN-10: 0415167698

ISBN-13: 9780415167697

Book Description

Industrial Archaeology uses the techniques of mainstream archaeological excavation, analysis and interpretation to present an enlightening picture of industrial society.
Technology and heritage have, until recently, been the focal points of study in industrialization. Industrial Archaeology sets out a coherent methodology for the discipline which expands on and extends beyond the purely functional analysis of industrial landscapes, structures and artefacts to a broader consideration of their cultural meaning and value. The authors examine, for example, the social context of industrialization, including the effect of new means of production on working pattes, diet and health.