Thinking about space
Subtitle: the potential of surface survey and contextual analysis in the definition of space in Roman times
By: editors, Hannelore Vanhaverbeke ... [et al.].
Contributors: Vanhaverbeke, H.
Series: Studies in eastern Mediterranean archaeology -- 8; Studies in eastern Mediterranean archaeology -- 8.
Publisher: Brepols
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Turnhout
Language: eng
Number of pages: 255
ISBN-13: 9782503513577
Subjects: Archaeological surveying -- Mediterranean Region; Excavations (Archaeology) -- Mediterranean Region; Archaeology -- Mediterranean Region -- Methodology
Description: "The eleven papers presented in this volume result from workshops organized by the international, interdisciplinary ROCT-network (Roman Crafts and Trade). From a heterogeneous chronological and geographical background, the peer-reviewed collection of papers focuses on one central issue: the use of space in the Roman world. The edited volume contrasts two-dimensions of space: the macro-scale at regional level and the micro-scale at local level. Moreover, the selected papers are written against a variety of methodological backgrounds and practices, including excavation and surveying strategies, contextual analysis and material culture studies. The variety of content, approaches, and interpretation results from the conscious deliberation that this is the only possible way to think about space in the Roman world. The contributions cover the Roman world with its provinces, throughout the long period in history which can be considered Roman in each of the study areas."--Jacket.