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Questions And Answers On Thermoluminescence Tl And Optically Stimulated Luminescence Osl
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Author : C. Furetta
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 2008
Questions And Answers On Thermoluminescence Tl And Optically Stimulated Luminescence Osl written by C. Furetta and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Science categories.
Currently, thermoluminescence (TL) and optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) are the main techniques for studying the luminescence properties of several materials, mainly insulators called phosphors. Frequently, however, students and experts alike need to clarify some concepts related to the effects and defects present in the radiation interaction with solids generated by these phenomena. In this book, a series of questions and corresponding answers give a clearer explanation about the concepts, theory and models related to TL and OSL, including applications in important related areas.Students, researchers and teachers will find this book a good guide for understanding TL and OSL as methods for studying the nature of luminescent solids. It provides a quick way for clearing doubts in the concepts and terminology concerning OSL and TL, as it is intended to answer many questions which can be encountered in practical applications.
Questions And Answers On Thermoluminescence Tl And Optically Stimulated Luminescence Osl
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Author : Claudio Furetta
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Release Date : 2008-11-25
Questions And Answers On Thermoluminescence Tl And Optically Stimulated Luminescence Osl written by Claudio Furetta and has been published by World Scientific Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-11-25 with Science categories.
Currently, thermoluminescence (TL) and optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) are the main techniques for studying the luminescence properties of several materials, mainly insulators called phosphors. Frequently, however, students and experts alike need to clarify some concepts related to the effects and defects present in the radiation interaction with solids generated by these phenomena. In this book, a series of questions and corresponding answers give a clearer explanation about the concepts, theory and models related to TL and OSL, including applications in important related areas.Students, researchers and teachers will find this book a good guide for understanding TL and OSL as methods for studying the nature of luminescent solids. It provides a quick way for clearing doubts in the concepts and terminology concerning OSL and TL, as it is intended to answer many questions which can be encountered in practical applications.
Archeology Question Bank Ugc Nta Net Assistant Professors
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Author : Mocktime Publication
language : en
Publisher: by Mocktime Publication
Release Date : 101-01-01
Archeology Question Bank Ugc Nta Net Assistant Professors written by Mocktime Publication and has been published by by Mocktime Publication this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 101-01-01 with Study Aids categories.
Chpater 1. Introduction to Archaeology: Definition; aims, scope and ethics of archaeology; history and growth of Archaeology, and History of Indian archaeology; Relationship of archaeology with social and natural sciences. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 2. Archaeological Data Management: Type and nature of archaeological data; Retrieval of archaeological data: Methods of explorations and excavations (Random and systematic prospections; subsurface investigations using modern techniques such as remote sensing, resistivity surveys); Recording and documentation. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 3. Artefact Analysis and Interpretation: Methods of artefact analysis: categorization, classification and characterization; Methods of interpretation and related issues: Application of sociological and anthropological models: Ethnography and experimental replication studies; Traditional, Processual and Post-Processual approaches. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 4. Reporting and Preservation: Preparation of archaeological reports; Conservation and preservation of archaeological remains/sites: Aims and Methods; Antiquarian laws. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 5. Chronology and Dating Methods: Encompassing Relative dating: Cultural stratigraphy, biostratigraphy, typology, Fluorine, Nitrogen and Phosphate analysis; Soil analysis, and Chronometric methods: Radiocarbon (C14), Potassium/Argon, Fission track, Luminescence dating (TL and OSL), Dendrochronology, Palaeomagnetic dating Varve analysis, ESR dating, Obsidian hydration, Cosmogenic nuclides method of dating. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 6. Introduction to Prehistory: Prehistoric beginning encompassing geological, biological and cultural dimensions of humans; Human origin and Geological time scale covering Late Tertiary (Miocene and Pliocene) and Quaternary Periods; Plio-Pleistocene boundary, Paleomagnetic records, Pleistocene and Holocene epochs. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 7. Pleistocene Environment and Biostratigraphy: Major environment and climatic changes of Pleistocene; Pleistocene and Marine Isotopic Stages (MIS); Biostratigraphy of the Pleistocene, including Pleistocene flora and Fauna. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 8. Human Evolution and Dispersal: Main stages of human evolution and important fossil records: Hominin ancestors of the Late Miocene, Pliocene and the Pleistocene, specifically Pre-Australopiths, Australopiths and Homo; alongside Hypotheses on modern human dispersal. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 9. Prehistoric Lithic Technologies: The Cultural backdrop to prehistory: Evolution of stone implements and development of lithic technologies, including The Oldowan, Acheulian and the Flake and Blade based industries of the Stone Age. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 10. Global Palaeolithic Developments and Art: Palaeolithic cultural development in the world context focusing on Africa, Europe and South East Asia and China; detailing Early Stone Age, Middle Stone Age and Late Stone Age of Africa; Lower Palaeolithic, Middle Palaeolithic and Upper Palaeolithic of Europe and West Asia; and Palaeolithic cultural developments in China and South East Asia, concluding with Prehistoric Art: antiquity, significance, distribution. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 11. Indian Stone Age Geo-chronology and Key Sites: Geo-chronology and Stone Age cultures of India, exemplified by The Sohan Valley and the Potwar Plateau sites in the Sivalik hills, The Belan and Son valleys, Didwana dune 16R in Rajasthan, Kortlayar valley/Attirampakkam in Tamilnadu and Jwalapuram in Andhra Pradesh. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 12. Indian Lower Palaeolithic Culture: Tool types and lithic technology; The Sohan industry and its antiquity; The Acheulian industry and its spread into major river valleys, with sites in the Narmada and the Sabarmati valleys, the Belan and the Son valley sites, sites in the Hunsgi and Baichabal valleys, sites in the Krishna and the Godavari valleys, sites in the Kortlayar valley; and sites associated with the Playas of Rajasthan. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 13. Indian Middle Palaeolithic Culture: Culture and geographical spread; Tool types and lithic technology of the Middle Palaeolithic, specifically the prepared core techniques/Levallois technique. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 14. Indian Upper Palaeolithic Culture and Art: The Upper Palaeolithic culture: Tool types and lithic technologies of the Upper Palaeolithic, including Blade and bone implements; its geographic distribution and major sites; and Prehistoric Art in the Indian context: Antiquity, significance and distribution. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 15. Mesolithic and Early Neolithic in Wider Context: Mesolithic in Europe and Epi-Palaeolithic developments in West Asia; coupled with an understanding of Neolithic and Food Production, focusing on the Neolithic stage in West Asia and China. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 16. Indian Mesolithic Culture and Adaptation: Mesolithic culture of the Indian subcontinent: Characteristic features; Tool types and micro-blade technology; regional variations in tool assemblages; Evidence of incipient stages of food production; and Patterns of ecological adaptation and distribution, including Sites in the alluvial plains, horseshoe lakes, coastal sites, sand-dune sites, sites in the plateaus and rock-shelter sites. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 17. Early Neolithic Cultures of the Indian Subcontinent: Beginning with Early farming communities of Baluchistan: Mehrgarh and Kili-Gul-Muhammad; Neolithic culture in Kashmir; and Neolithic culture in the Central Ganga and Vindhyan region: Koldihwa, Mahagara, Lahuradewa etc. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 18. Regional Neolithic Developments in India: Eastern Neolithic sites: Chirand, Chechar Senuwar, Kuchai, and Baidyapur, and the Neolithic culture of the North-Eastern region: Sarutaru, Selbalgiri, Daojali Hading, Marakdola; alongside Neolithic cultural development in the southern peninsular India: Sanganakallu, Pikhlihal, Uttnur, Kodekal, Teklakota, Hallur, Nagarjunakonda and Ash-mound sites. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 19. Proto-history and Harappan Formative Stages: Proto-history considerations: Courses towards urbanization focusing on The Harappa culture; its Formative stages: Emergence of village farming/ Chalcolithic settlements and beginning of regional cultures in the North and North-Western India and Pakistan; and Contemporary developments in the Gagghar- Saraswati system and in Gujarat (Pre-Urban /Pre and Early Harappan cultural development). (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 20. Urban Harappan Emergence and Characteristics: Early Harappan phase and the emergence of the Urban Harappan cultural ethos; Urban Harappan characteristics: geographical spread; settlement features; town planning and architecture; and Economic production: the urban-rural dichotomy, agriculture and craft production. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 21. Urban Harappan Society, Trade, and Sites: Urban Harappan society: Trade and subsistence; standardisation of craft and the Harappan script, evidence of overseas contacts; Socio-political organization; art and evidence of religious beliefs; Authors?; and Important excavated sites: Mohanjodaro, Harappa, Kalibangan, Lothal, Dholavira, Surkotada, Banawali, Rakhigarhi, Bagasra, Rojdi, Rangpur. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 22. Harappan Regional Variations and Decline: Regional variations within the Harappan material culture: the concept of Sorath and Sindhi/Classical Harappan in Gujarat; Post-Urban Harappan phenomena: Decline of the Urban Harappan, including causes of decline and different theories on decline; and the Post-Urban phase with evidence from the Indus valley, Gagghar-Saraswati system and from Gujarat (Post-Urban or Late Harappa cultures of Sindh, Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat and Western Uttar Pradesh). (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 23. Other Chalcolithic Cultures of India: The Copper Hoard and Ochre Coloured Pottery; Chalcolithic cultural remains in the Ganga plain; The Banas/Ahar cultural developments in southern Rajasthan and its antiquity and distribution; The Kayatha assemblage of Madhya Pradesh; The Malwa culture of the Narmada valley and its geographic distribution; and Chalcolithic cultures of the Deccan region (Savalda, Malwa, Jorwe cultures). (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 24. Indian Iron Age and Early Evidence: The Iron Age and growth of new urban centres: Antiquity of Iron in India, covering Early stages of Iron Age, and new evidence from Malhar, Dadupur, Raja Nal-ka-tila, Hallur, Kumaranahalli and Kodumanal. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 25. Key Iron Age Potteries: Painted Grey Ware culture: Extent, and Chronology and characteristic traits; and Northern Black Polished Ware culture: Extent, chronology and characteristic traits. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 26. Peninsular Indian Iron Age and Megalithic Culture: Iron Age in Peninsular India: The Megalithic culture in peninsular India and beyond, detailing its Geographical spread, typology, chronological contexts, cultural artefacts and authors of Megalithic tradition. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 27. Early Historic Urbanization and Sites: The beginning of Early Historic period and the emergence of Urban centres in the Ganga Valley and Peninsular India; Multiple modes of economic production, expansion of trade and development of trade routes, Maritime trade, and the emergence of new Urban centres including Important city sites: Rajghat, Ujjain, Vaisali, Taxila, Mathura, Sravasti, Kausambi, Sisupalgargh etc., and Important sites of Historical period: Sringaverpura, Ahichhatra, Atiranjikhera, Hasthinapur, Khairadih, Chandarketugarh, Nasik, Adam, Satanikota, Nagarjunakonda, Arikamedu, Kodumanal, Pattanam. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 28. Architecture as Historical Source: Stupa and Rock-cut: Architecture as a significant source of Indian history; The Stupa architecture: Structural Stupas encompassing Origin and development, and North and South Indian stupas; and the Development of Rock-cut architecture: Origin and Development covering Buddhist Brahmanical and Jain traditions. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 29. Temple Architecture: Styles and Examples: Origin and development of temples, Main features of the temple architecture, features and development of distinct architectural styles of Nagara, Vesara, Dravida and Bhumija temples; specific examples including Gupta, Chalukyan, Pallava and Rashtrakuta temples, and Regional styles such as Khajuraho temples, Temples of Odisha and Chola temples. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 30. Indian Sculptural Art Traditions: Sculptural Art in Stone and Bronze: Antiquity and development, featuring The Mauryan pillar capitals, early Yaksha-Yakshi images, Shunga, Western Kshatrapa, Satvahana sculptures; the Kushana sculptures: Mathura and Gandhara Schools; Gupta sculptures: Saranath school; and Chalukya, Pallava; Pala, Chandela, Chola and Hoysala sculptures. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 31. Iconography, Terracotta Art, and Paintings: Iconography covering Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Kartikeya, Ganesha, Surya, Shakti, Tirthankara (Rishabh dev, Parshvanath and Mahavira), Buddha, Bodhisattva and Tara; Terracotta Art from Mauryan to the Gupta period; and Paintings, specifically Rock-cut cave paintings: Ajanta, Bagh and Sittanavasal. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 32. Epigraphy and Scripts: Epigraphy as a source of Indian history: Origin and antiquity of writing in India; and Origin and development of Brahmi and Kharosthi scripts, including Various theories. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 33. Selected Inscriptions (Part 1): Asokan Edicts: Rock Edicts II, X, XII, XIII; Lumbini inscription of Asoka; Minor rock edict of Bairat; Besnagar Garuda pillar inscription; Hathigumpha inscription of Kharvela; and Ushavadata inscription in Nasik cave (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 10. 34. Selected Inscriptions (Part 2): Junagadh inscription of Rudradaman; Nasik cave III inscription of Vasishtaputra Pulmavi Year 19; Swat relic casket inscription; Saranath Buddha image inscription; Lucknow museum Jain image inscription of the time of Huviska; and Allahabad pillar inscription of Samudragupta. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 35. Selected Inscriptions (Part 3): Bhitri inscription of Skandagupta; Aihole pillar inscription of Pulkesin II; Gwalior inscription of Mihir Bhoja; Khalimpur copper plate of Dharmpala; Sanjan copper plate of Amoghavarsha; Mandsor inscription of Yeshovaran; Truvalangad copper plates of Rajendra Chola year 6 and Sangli copper plate of Govinda IV; and Tharsapalli copper plates. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 36. Numismatics: Origins and Coin Manufacturing: Coins as an important source of history; Origin and antiquity of coinage in ancient India; and Technique/Methods of manufacturing coins using Silver, copper, gold and alloys. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 37. Types of Ancient Indian Coins: Main type of coins: Punch marked coins, inscribed and un-inscribed cast coins; Janpada and tribal coins; and Indo-Greek coins. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 38. Major Dynastic Coinage and Early Medieval Coins: Saka-Kashtrapa, Kushana and Satavahana coinage; Coins of the Gupta dynasty; Roman coins; and a Brief account of Early Medieval Indian coinage. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 39. Methodology of Archaeological Research: Foundations: Role and characteristics of research, research ethics, methods of research; case studies and field investigations; Hypothesis formulation and research design. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology) Chpater 40. Archaeological Research: Data Management and Presentation: Data collection and processing: Primary and secondary sources, use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in archaeological research; Methods of systematic referencing; and Systematic presentation of data and results. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Archaeology)
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Anthropology Question Bank Ugc Nta Net Assistant Professors
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Author : Mocktime Publication
language : en
Publisher: by Mocktime Publication
Release Date : 101-01-01
Anthropology Question Bank Ugc Nta Net Assistant Professors written by Mocktime Publication and has been published by by Mocktime Publication this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 101-01-01 with Study Aids categories.
Chpater 1. Introduction to Anthropology & Research Foundations: History, development, aim, and scope of Anthropology; its relationship with other sciences; different branches of Anthropology (including Linguistic Anthropology) and their interrelationship; Resea (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 2. Fieldwork Traditions & Core Methods: Fieldwork and fieldwork tradition; Ethnography, Observation, Interview, Case Study, Life History, Focus group, PRA (Participatory Rural Appraisal), RRA (Rapid Rural Appraisal), Genealogical Method. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 3. Advanced Field Methods & Data Collection: Schedules and Questionnaires, Grounded Theory, Exploration and Excavation, GIS (Geographic Information Systems). (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 4. Statistical Analysis & Interpretation Techniques: Statistics: concept of variables, sampling, measures of central tendency and dispersion; Parametric and nonparametric bivariate and multivariate (linear regression and logistic regression) statistical tests; Techniques of Analysis: Content analysis, Discourse analysis, and Narratives. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 5. Theories of Evolution & Primate Radiation: Lamarckism, Neo-Lamarckism, Darwinism, Neo-Darwinism, Synthetic theory, neutral theory of molecular evolution; Concept of cladogenesis and anagenesis, punctuated equilibrium, selection; Trends in Primate radiation. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 6. Primate Diversity & Characteristics: Primate classification and distribution of extinct and extant species; Characteristics of primates: morphological (hair), skeletal (cranial, post cranial, dental, brain), physical (opposability of thumb), locomotion (quadrupedalism, brachiation and bipedalism) and posture, Primate social behaviour; Extant Primates Distribution, characteristics and classification: Prosimii (Tarsiioidea, Lorisoidea, Lemuroidea), Anthropoidea (Ceboidea, Cercopithecoidea, Hominoidea); Morphological and anatomical characteristics of Human, Chimpanzee, Gorilla, Orangutan and Gibbon. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 7. Fossil Primates & Early Hominin Evolution: Fossils of extinct Primates Oligocene-Miocene fossils – Parapithecus; Gigantopithecus, Aegyptopithecus, Dryopithecus, Ramapithecus and Sivapithecus; Pre-hominid groups: Sahelanthropus tchadensis (Toumai), Orrorin tugenensis, Ardipithecus ramidus; Early Hominids: Australopithecus afarensis, Australopithecus ramidus, Australopithecus africanus, Australopithecus (Paranthropous) boisei, Australopithecus (Paranthropous) robustus, Australopithecus bahrelghazali; Early Transitional Human: Homo habilis. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 8. Homo Erectus, Archaic & Modern Humans: Hominid Evolution Characteristics and distribution of Homo erectus in general, Special reference to the fossil evidences discovered from Africa (Turkana boy), Asia (Java man and Peking man), Europe (Dmanisi), Homo floresiensis (Dwarf variety); Characteristics of Archaic sapiens with special reference to Europe (Homo heidelbergensis), Africa (Rhodesian Man), Asia (China, Jinniushan; India, Narmada Man); Neandertal man: Distribution, salient features and phylogenetic position; Characteristics of anatomically Modern Homo sapiens with special reference to Africa (Omo), Europe (Cro-magnon, Chancelade, Grimaldi), Asia (Jinniushan) and Australia (Lake Mungo); Dispersal of modern humans: Out of Africa hypothesis, Multiregional hypothesis, Partial Replacement hypothesis. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 9. Modern Human Variation & Indian Populations: Modern Human Variation: Typological Model, Populational Model and Clinal Model; overview of Classification proposed by Blumenbach, Deniker, Hooton, Coon, Garn and Birdsell; Ethnic Classification and distribution of Indian Populations: H.H. Risley; B. S. Guha; S. S. Sarkar; Linguistic distribution of ethnic groups. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 10. Human Genetics Study Methods & Cytogenetics: Methods of studying Human Genetics: Cytogenetics, Mendelian Genetics, Twin Genetics, Sib Pair methods, Population Genetics, Molecular Genetics; Cytogenetics: cell cycle, standard karyotyping and banding techniques (G, C and Q), chromosomal abnormalities, fluorescent in situ hybridization, Lyon’s hypothesis, importance of telomere and centromere; Linkage and chromosome mapping, genetic imprinting. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 11. Modes of Inheritance & Polygenic Traits: Modes of inheritance: Autosomal (dominant, recessive, codominance), sex linked, sex influenced, sex limited, modifying genes, suppressor genes, selfish gene, multiple allelic inheritance, multifactorial inheritance (stature and skin colour), polygenic (dermatoglyphics- Finger-ball Pattern types, Dankmeijer’s Index, Furuhata’s Index and Pattern Intensity Index, Total Finger Ridge Count, Absolute Finger Ridge Count, Palmar formula and mainline index, transversality, atd angle and flexion creases). (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 12. Population & Molecular Genetics: Population genetics: Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, definition and application; mating patterns (random, assortative and consanguineous), inbreeding coefficient, genetic load, genetic isolate, genetic drift, genetic distance); genetic polymorphism (balanced and transient); Molecular genetics: DNA, RNA, genetic code, protein structure and synthesis, concepts of RFLPs, VNTRs, STRs, and SNPs, Mitochondrial DNA, genic and genomic mutations. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 13. Human Growth, Development & Maturation: Human Growth, development and maturation: definition, concepts; Basic principles of growth; phases of growth: Prenatal and postnatal (growth and development of different body parts, subcutaneous tissues and physiological variables); Growth curves: Velocity, Distance, Acceleration and Scammon’s Growth curve; Catch up and Catch down growth; Aging and senescence with special reference to somatic, skeletal and dental maturation. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 14. Factors in Growth, Study Methods & Body Composition: Factors affecting growth: Genetic and Environmental; Secular trends in growth; Methods of studying human growth: Longitudinal, Cross-sectional, Mixed longitudinal, Linked longitudinal; Body composition: Bone mass, body mass, percentage of body fat, segmental fat, body age. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 15. Human Adaptation & Somatotyping: Human Adaptation: Allen’s and Bergmann’s rule; Human Adaptability Programme; human adaptation to heat, cold, high altitude; Somatotyping: Concept, Development (Kretschmer, Sheldon, Parnoll, Health-Carter) and its application. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 16. Demography & Anthropological Demography: Demography: Multidisciplinary nature of demography and its relation with other disciplines; Relationship between demography and anthropological demography; Fertility (concept and determinants), Morbidity and mortality (concept and determinants), Migration (concept and determinants), Selection intensity. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 17. Prehistoric Archaeology Concepts, Paradigms & Dating: Concept of prehistoric archaeology; ethno-archaeology, experimental archaeology, environmental archaeology, settlement archaeology, cognitive archaeology, geo-archaeology, action archaeology; Theoretical paradigms – descriptive to scientific period to interpretative period; Dating: Typology, seriation, geo-archaeological, obsidian hydration, chemical dating of bones, oxygen isotope, fluorine estimation, dendrochronology, radio-carbon, fission track, thermoluminescence, potassium-argon, varve clay, cross dating, amino acid racemization, palaeomagnetic. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 18. Paleoenvironment & Site Formation: Paleoenvironment: Major geological stages (Tertiary, Quaternary, Pleistocene, Holocene); Major climatic changes during Pleistocene and post Pleistocene periods, glacial and interglacial periods, ice age, pluvial and inter-pluvial climatic phases; Evidences of quarternary climatic changes (moraines, varve, river terraces, loess, sea level changes, beach sequences, sea core, fluviatile deposits, palynology, palaeontology); Site formation. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 19. Lithic Tool Typology & Technology: Lithic tool typology and technology: Lower Palaeolithic (pebble tools, chopper and chopping tools, bifaces, handaxes and cleavers); Middle Palaeolithic (Clactonean, Levalloisian and Mousterian flakes, discoid cores, tortoise core, fluted core, scrapers, point); Upper Palaeolithic (blade, knife, blunted back, borer, burin, points); Mesolithic (microliths); Neolithic (ring stone, grind stone, celt, adze). (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 20. European Lithic Cultures & Near East Neolithic: Overview of Lithic Cultures of Europe: Lower Palaeolithic: Acheulian culture; Middle Palaeolithic: Mousterian culture; Upper Palaeolithic: Perigordian, Chatelperronian, Gravettian, Aurignacian, Solutrian, Magdalenian; Mesolithic: Azilian, Tardenoisean, Maglamosean, Kitchen Midden, Natufian; Early Farming Cultures and Neolithic of the Near East: Sites like Jericho, Jarmo, Çatal Huyuk, Shanidar. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 21. Indian Palaeolithic Cultures: Lower Palaeolithic Period in India Pebble tool culture: Soan Acheulian culture: Madrasian (Kortalayar Valley), Attirmpakkam, Didwana, Belan Valley, Bhimbetka, Chirki-Nevasa, Hunsgi, Krishna Valley; Importance of Hathnora, Narmada valley; Middle Palaeolithic period in India: Belan valley, Bhimbetka, Nevasa, Narmada valley; Upper Palaeolithic period in India: Renigunta, Billa Surgam, Patne, Bhimbetka, Son and Belan Valleys, Visadi, Pushkar, Gunjan Valley. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 22. Indian Mesolithic & Neolithic Periods: Mesolithic period in India: Mesolithic economy and society; Post Pleistocene environmental changes; Development in microlithic technology, composite tools and bows and arrows; Sites include Bagor, Tilwara, Langhnaj, Adamgarh, Bagor, Chopani Mando, Bhimbetka, Sarai Nahar Rai, Birbhanpur; Neolithic Period in India: Economic and social consequences of food production; Settlements, population growth, craft specializations, class formation and political institutions; Sites like Burzahom, Gufkral, Ahar, Gilund, Nagada, Kayatha, Navdatoli, Eran, Nevasa, Chandoli, Daimabad, Inamgaon, Prakash, Maski, Brahmagiri, Sangankallu, Tekkalkota, Piklihal, Nagarjunakonda, Daojali Hading, Kuchai, Sarutadu. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 23. Prehistoric Art, Indus Civilization & Pottery Traditions in India: Prehistoric Cave art from India: Bhimbetka, Adamgarh; Indus Civilization: Expansion of village sites; Development of metal technology, art and writing; Architecture and city planning; Stages and theories of decline; Sites like Amri, Kot Diji, Kalibangan, Mohenjodaro, Harappa, Lothal, Dholavira, Rakhigarhi; Pottery and Traditions: Ochre Coloured Pottery (OCP), Black and Red ware, Painted Grey Ware (PGW), Northern Black Polished Ware (NBP); Distribution of the pottery types and period. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 24. Bronze/Copper Age, Iron Age & Megaliths in India: Bronze/Copper Age: General characteristics, distribution, people; Iron Age and Urban Revolution: General characteristics, distribution, people; Megaliths: concept and types (menhir, dolmen, topical, cist, cairn circle, sarcophagi). (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 25. Core Concepts in Social Anthropology (Culture & Society): Conceptual Understanding of Social Anthropology: Culture: Attributes, Holism, Universals, Acculturation, Enculturation, Transculturation, Culture Change, Culture Shock, Cultural Relativism, Civilization, Folk-Urban Continuum, Great and Little Tradition, Cultural Pluralism and World-View; Society: Groups, Institutions, Associations, Community, Status and Role; Incest; Endogamy and Exogamy; Rites of passage. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 26. Social Institutions (Family & Marriage): Social Institutions: Family: Definitions, universality of the family; Typological and Processual methods of studying the family; Types of family – conjugal-natal, consanguineal, nuclear, joint, extended; Rules of residence – Patrilocal, Matrilocal, Ambilocal, Bilocal, Neolocal, Avunculocal, Virilocal, Amitalocal, Uxorilocal; Functions of family, Trends of change – urbanization, globalization, industrialization, feminist movements; Marriage: Definition, universality, types and functions (monogamy, polygamy – polyandry, polygyny, hypogamy, hypergamy, levirate, sororate); Preferential and Prescriptive types; Types and forms of marital transactions – bride price and dowry; Marriage as exchange. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 27. Social Institutions (Kinship, Economic & Legal Anthropology): Kinship: Definition, Descent, kinship terminology, matrilineal puzzle; Joking and avoidance; moiety, phratry, clan and lineage; Types of kinship systems; Economic Anthropology: Definition and relationship with Anthropology and Economy; Theories (Malinowski, Formal, Substantivist, Marxist); Livelihoods, Subsistence, Principles of production, distribution, consumption; division of labour in hunting-gathering, pastoral, swidden and agricultural communities; Exchange, reciprocity, gifts and barter systems; Kula, Potlatch and Jajmani – Anthropological explanations; Legal Anthropology: Anthropology of Law, Social Sanctions. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 28. Political Organization, Religion, Belief Systems & Social Change: Political Organization: Definitions, political processes in band, tribe, chiefdom and state systems; Conflicts and social control; Nations and Nation-state, democracy; Religion and Belief Systems: Definitions, animism, animatism, manaism, bongaism, totemism, taboo; Religious specialists – witch, shaman, priest, medicine-man, sorcerer; Magic – definitions, types, approaches; Rituals; Social Change: Basic ideas and concepts (Assimilation, Integration, Syncretism, Dominance and Subjugation), Approaches. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 29. Classical Anthropological Theories: Theories in Social Anthropology: Evolutionism – Tylor, Morgan, Fraser, Maine, McLennan; Diffusionism – Three schools (Austro-German, British, American); Historical Particularism – Boas; Functionalism – Malinowski; Structural-Functionalism – Radcliffe-Brown, Firth, Fortes, Eggan, Parsons. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 30. Mid-20th Century Anthropological Theories: Structuralism – Levi-Strauss; Culture and Personality/Psychological Anthropology – Mead, Benedict, DuBois, Linton, Kardiner, Whiting and Child; Cultural Ecology, Environmental Anthropology, Neo-evolutionism (Leslie White, Julian Steward, Marshall Sahlins). (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 31. Later 20th Century Anthropological Theories I: Cultural Materialism – Marvin Harris; Symbolic Anthropology – Victor Turner, Raymond Firth, Mary Douglas; Cognitive Anthropology – Roy D’Andrade, Stephen Tyler, Ward Goodenough. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 32. Contemporary & Critical Anthropological Theories: Deep Ethnography, Interpretive Anthropology – Clifford Geertz; Anthropology and Gender – Leela Dube, Renato Rosaldo, Marilyn Strathern, Zora Neale Hutson; Postmodernism, Poststructuralism, Postcolonialism – Foucault, Derrida, Bourdieu; Ethnicity – Barth, Jeffery, Weber. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 33. Development of Indian Anthropology & Social Concepts: Stages in the Development of Indian Anthropology Concepts: Social Stratification (eg. Caste), Scheduled Caste (SC), Dalit, OBC, Nomadic Groups; Revivalist/Nativist movements, Peasant movements (Malabar and Telengana movements). (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 34. Tribal Studies in India & Constitutional Safeguards: Tribe, Scheduled Tribe (ST), Particularly Vulnerable Groups (PVTGs), Tribal movements (Birsa and Naga movements), Tribal Development, Distribution; Constitutional Safeguards for SC and ST, Inclusion and Exclusion. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 35. Indian Village Studies, Local Governance & Theoretical Ideas: Indian Village and Village Studies in India (S.C. Dube, McKim Marriott, Weiser, Scarlett Epstein, M.N. Srinivas, F.G. Bailey); Panchayati Raj Institutions and other traditional community political organizations, Self-Help Groups (SHGs); Theoretical ideas: Sanskritization, Westernization, Modernization, Globalization, Sacred Complex, Nature-Man-Spirit Complex. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 36. Early Indian Anthropologists & Their Contributions: Early Indian Anthropologists and their contributions: G.S. Ghurye, B.S. Guha, S.C. Roy, Iravati Karve, L.P. Vidyarthi, S.C. Dube, M.N. Srinivas, N.K. Bose, Surajit Sinha, D.N. Majumdar, S.R.K. Chopra, Verrier Elwin, S.S. Sarkar, Dharani Sen, T.C. Das, P.C. Biswas. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 37. Applied & Specialized Anthropological Fields: Concepts and Theories: Applied Anthropology, Action Anthropology, Engaged Anthropology, Experimental Anthropology, Urban Anthropology, Public Anthropology, Public Archaeology, Anthropology of Development, Medical Anthropology, Visual Anthropology, Genomic Studies, Genetic Screening and Counseling, Forensic Anthropology, Food and Nutritional Anthropology, Ergonomics, Kinanthropometry, Business Anthropology. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 38. Community Development Projects & Intervention Processes: Community Development Projects (Rural, Urban and Tribal); Revisits, Re-studies, Reinterpretations, Intervention, Research Process and Social Impact Assessment (SIA). (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 39. Anthropological Approaches in Community Studies & Issues: Anthropological approaches in community studies: public health, education, nutrition, land alienation, bonded labour, housing, alternative economy, livelihood, gender issues, relief, rehabilitation and relocation, identity crisis, communication, training and management, aging and the aged. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology) Chpater 40. Development Strategies, NGOs & Empowerment: Development Strategies (Plan/Sub Plan); Role of NGOs in Development; Anthropology and NGOs; Empowerment of Women, LGBT groups. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Anthropology)
Museology And Conservation Question Bank Ugc Nta Net Assistant Professors
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Author : Mocktime Publication
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Release Date : 101-01-01
Museology And Conservation Question Bank Ugc Nta Net Assistant Professors written by Mocktime Publication and has been published by by Mocktime Publication this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 101-01-01 with Study Aids categories.
Chpater 1. Understanding definitions and concepts of museum, ecomuseum, community museum, virtual museum, neighborhood museum, etc., and definitions and concept of museology, new museology, meta museology, museography, etc., covering early collections, ancient (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 2. Exploring the history, growth and development of museums in Indian and global context, the classification and types of museums, and their functions and role. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 3. Recognizing the role of national and international professional organizations – Museums Association (U.K.), Museums Association of India, UNESCO, ICOM, ICCROM, Commonwealth Association of Museums, American Alliance of Museums, IASC, IIC, IUCN, UNESCO-ICOM Museum Information Center, etc., and adhering to the ICOM code of ethics. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 4. Defining the purposes of collecting, the scope of collections – tangible and intangible, the ethics of collecting, and the collection management policy including acquisitions, disposal, loaning, insurance, etc. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 5. Learning methods of collecting tangible and intangible heritage, methods of authenticating museum objects, and understanding collection holding areas for tangible and intangible collections – accessibility, retrieval, storage systems and preventive conservation measures. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 6. Ensuring collection security, and following guidelines for handling, packing and transporting collections. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 7. Understanding the purposes of documenting museum collections, the ethics of documentation, documentation policy and procedures, and types of documents – entry, accession, classified, and movement registers; index and catalogue cards. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 8. Exploring digital documentation, numbering the objects – numbering systems, procedure of applying numbers on objects, barcoding, documentation standards – format of various types of documents, and the use of standard terminology. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 9. Understanding the concept of Object ID, the objectives and scope of collection research, and models of collection research. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 10. Viewing museum exhibition as a communication system, understanding models of communication in the context of exhibitions, exhibition policy, and ethics of exhibitions, including types of exhibitions on the basis of duration, location, arrangement of objects/specimen and purpose. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 11. Identifying components of exhibitions – objects/specimen, communication media, text, exhibition furniture and accessories, spatial and other relationships between exhibit components, and exhibition text – Types of labels, assessing reading and comprehensibility of text, typography, designing and preparation of labels. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 12. Managing exhibition lighting – Basic considerations while using light, types of light sources, different types of lamps, recent trends: fibre optics, track lighting, computer controlled lighting. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 13. Engaging in planning and designing exhibitions – stages of planning; exhibition brief; using principles of design, ergonomics, colour, texture and light in exhibitions, including orientation, circulation of visitors, and signage. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 14. Incorporating the use of multi-media in exhibitions, designing exhibition furniture, dioramas, and historical settings, and conducting evaluation – front-end analysis, formative and summative evaluation. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 15. Recognizing the role and potential of museums in informal, non-formal and formal education/learning, understanding museums and life long learning, barriers to learning in museums, education versus interpretation, ethics of museum education, and museum education policy. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 16. Applying theories of learning, understanding characteristics of learning in museums, and utilizing various learning activities such as guides tours, lectures, talks, storytelling, workbooks, workshops, demonstrations, drama, role play, live interpretation, digital methods, etc. for different target groups. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 17. Making learning opportunities accessible to persons with disabilities, and providing museum extension services – travelling and mobile exhibitions, school loan kits, community programmes, excursions, field trips, heritage walks, etc., including extension through digital media. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 18. Understanding museum publication – purpose and types, and utilizing feedback – purposes and methods. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 19. Defining conservation – preventive, remedial and restoration, understanding terminology used in conservation, the nature and properties of material of collections – organic, inorganic and composite, and the susceptibility of materials to different agents of decay. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 20. Adhering to ethics of conservation, conservation policy, conducting conservation audit, and identifying causes and types of deterioration – environmental: effects of light, humidity, temperature and pollution; biological: fungi, insects, rodents and birds; human – carelessness, mishandling and wrong treatment; disasters: fire, flood, earthquake, arson, etc. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 21. Implementing preventive conservation: significance and effectiveness, and implementation in storage, exhibitions and transit through – Environmental control – monitoring of light and UV radiations, R.H., Temperature and pollutants and application of control measures. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 22. Utilizing tools and equipments used in monitoring and control for environmental control, and applying Integrated Pest Management – identification, control and termination of pests, including various fungicides, insecticides and rodenticides used in IPM. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 23. Following good practices of Housekeeping and Rules of handling museum objects, and utilizing tools, materials and equipments used in housekeeping and handling. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 24. Understanding the methodology of remedial conservation – techniques of examination, diagnosis of type and extent of decay, documentation and testing of probable treatments, treatment of objects using suitable materials and method, and providing recommendations for preventive care. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 25. Applying materials, equipment, tools and techniques used in remedial conservation of following materials – i. Paper and archival materials, ii. Paintings on different substrate such as wall, canvas, paper, wood, textiles, palmleaf etc., iii. Textiles and costumes, and iv. wood, skin material, bone, horn and ivory. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 26. Continuing with the application of materials, equipment, tools and techniques used in remedial conservation of v. metallic objects made of iron, copper, bronze and silver, vi. stone objects, vii. ceramic and glass, viii. Biological specimens, and addressing health and safety issues. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 27. Understanding the concept of Management: Foundations and evolution, essential components of management: decision making and leadership, and functions of management: Planning. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 28. Detailing types of plans – Vision and mission statements, objectives, policies, Procedures, rules, strategies, action plans, and contingency plans; understanding the planning process, MBO, Strategic planning, and use of Critical Path method and Simple Bar method in planning. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 29. Designing Organization Design – staff structures, job descriptions, authority and responsibilities, and managing Staffing – Framing recruitment rules, methods of recruitment, training and development of human resource, and Performance appraisal. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 30. Implementing Controlling -- process and methods of control, managing Financing -- sources of fund generation, Budget and budgeting, Project Management, and prevention of harassment in work place. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 31. Ensuring Museum security – Risk assessment and management, utilizing manual, physical and electronic security, following security procedures, maintaining fire safety, and implementing disaster management – preparation, prevention, response and recovery. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 32. Understanding the meaning and purpose of marketing and its role in museums, marketing terminology, the concept and types of products, and the Product Life cycle and marketing strategies at different stages. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 33. Viewing the museum as a multiproduct organization and a service, utilizing segmentation and target marketing – significance, bases and approaches, and applying the Marketing Mix – Product, Price, Promotion and Place: significance, tools and strategies. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 34. Conducting Marketing Research – purpose, types and methods, differentiating Marketing versus Public Relations, understanding definitions and significance of Public Relations, and Foundational Principles of Public relations. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 35. Using tools, tactics and strategies of Public Relations, managing media relations, and conducting public relations campaigns. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 36. Understanding The Indian Treasure Trove Act, 1878, and The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 37. Familiarization with The Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972, and The Wild Life Protection Act, 1972. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 38. Awareness of the Persons with disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995, and the Right to information Act, 2005. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 39. Knowledge of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, 1972, and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES), 1973. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation) Chpater 40. Understanding The Venice Charter, 1964, and The UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, 2003. (in context of UGC NTA NET Exam Subject Museology And Conservation)
Archaeology Ugc Net Question Bank Chapterwise In Hindi Assistant Professor And Lecturer Exams
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Archaeology UGC NET Question Bank Chapterwise in Hindi Assistant Professor and Lecturer Exams
Mistaken Legacy Book 1 Print Edition Soft Cover
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Author : Leigh Rose
language : en
Publisher: Leigh Rose
Release Date : 2021-03-16
Mistaken Legacy Book 1 Print Edition Soft Cover written by Leigh Rose and has been published by Leigh Rose this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-16 with Young Adult Fiction categories.
"Riveting… Page-turning…The pacing is swift, the action scenes are cinematically developed, and Rose’s moving, assured prose keeps the pages turning..." — The Prairies Book Review 1 June – 7 July 1980 St. Augustine, Florida Paris, France Juliette’s life is a fairytale come true until a mysterious overseas letter arrives from a cousin whom she hadn’t met. In his letter, Claude Freedman exposes the truth about her engagement gift passed down through the ages, and a memoir written by her 4th great-grandfather and nobleman, Capt. Françoise J. Reiss III: A man with a nefarious past who lived during the colonial slave trade. When Juliette confronts her mother with Claude’s letter, Adrian insists the Freedman’s are ‘impostors’ and Children of the Alliance, the memoir “the captain” wrote, is a ‘literary forgery.’ Defying her mother’s wish to forget about their family’s notorious past, Juliette sojourns to St. Augustine, Florida, to meet Mr. Freedman, and to pick up “the captain’s” memoir. However, while visiting the “Land of Flowers,” Juliette fears the Freedman descendants from “the captain’s” second marriage might be the rightful owners of her dowry. Realizing the truth may not always mend broken hearts, but will turn heads, Juliette returns to Paris, France, where she hires a team of forensic scientists to investigate her heirloom dowry: The decoratively carved ebony chest of rare gemstones. Shocked by the team’s discovery and with INTERPOL on her tail, Juliette calls upon her trusted friends to help her until she can clear her family name…
Guidelines For The Technical Examination Of Bronze Sculpture
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Author : David Bourgarit
language : en
Publisher: Getty Publications
Release Date : 2025-02-11
Guidelines For The Technical Examination Of Bronze Sculpture written by David Bourgarit and has been published by Getty Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-02-11 with Art categories.
The essential reference for anyone engaged in the material study of cast bronze sculpture. Since the fourth millennium BCE, bronze has been the preferred medium for some of the most prestigious and sacred works of art. But only through interdisciplinary research can the fabrication of these extraordinary objects be properly investigated, interpreted, and documented. This innovative publication bridges the expertise of myriad art-technological specialists to create a new framework for advancing the understanding of bronze sculpture. Essential reading for curators, conservators, scientists, archaeologists, sculptors, metallurgists, founders, dealers, collectors, and anyone interested in the life cycle of a bronze, this volume explains how to identify the evidence of process steps, metals used, casting defects, and surface work and alterations before moving on to address analytical techniques ranging from visual exams to imaging, material analyses, and dating. The guidelines are accompanied by detailed illustrations, including videos, charts, and animations; a robust vocabulary, ensuring precision across English, German, French, Italian, and Chinese; a diverse selection of case studies; and a comprehensive bibliography. The free online edition of this open-access publication is available at getty.edu/publications/bronze-guidelines/ and includes videos and zoomable illustrations. Also available are free PDF and EPUB downloads of the book.
The Oxford Handbook Of Archaeological Ceramic Analysis
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Author : Alice M. W. Hunt
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2016-12-15
The Oxford Handbook Of Archaeological Ceramic Analysis written by Alice M. W. Hunt and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-15 with Social Science categories.
The Oxford Handbook of Archaeological Ceramic Analysis draws together topics and methodologies essential for the socio-cultural, mineralogical, and geochemical analysis of archaeological ceramic. Ceramic is one of the most complex and ubiquitous archaeomaterials in the archaeological record: it occurs around the world and through time in almost every culture and context, from building materials and technological installations to utilitarian wares and votive figurines. For more than 100 years, archaeologists have used ceramic analysis to answer complex questions about economy, subsistence, technological innovation, social organization, and dating. The volume is structured around the themes 'Research design and data analysis', 'Foundational concepts', 'Evaluating ceramic provenance', 'Investigating ceramic manufacture', 'Assessing vessel function', and 'Dating ceramic assemblages'. It provides a common vocabulary and offers practical tools and guidelines for ceramic analysis using techniques and methodologies ranging from network analysis and typology to rehydroxylation dating and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Each chapter provides the theoretical background and practical guidelines, such as cost and destructiveness of analysis, for each technique, as well as detailed case studies illustrating the application and interpretation of analytical data for answering anthropological questions.