Gold
Subtitle: a cultural encyclopedia
By: Shannon L. Venable
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Santa Barbara, Calif
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 338
ISBN-13: 9780313384301; 9780313384318
Subjects: Metallurgy; Gold; Gold in art; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Customs & Traditions; Goldwork; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Geography; Encyclopedias; History; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural
Description: "This encyclopedia provides detailed information about the historical, cultural, social, religious, economic, and scientific significance of gold, across the globe and throughout history"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [291]-302) and index.