New Distributed Titles Fall 2009 - Oxbow Books

Grounding Knowledge / Walking Land
Archaeological Research and Ethno-historical Identity in Central Nepal
by Christopher Evans, with Judith Pettigrew,
Yarjung Kromchain Tamu and Mark Turin
Rich in archaeological data and ethnographic source-material, this volume is a must for
any concerned with the construction and context of the past in the present, and the active
forging of ethno-historical identities. It documents almost a decade of groundbreaking
investigations within the Annapurna highlands of Nepal, including survey results of fort
and settlement sites and the ancestral settlement of the Tami-mai (Gurung) community.
Narrating the long migration of the Tamu-mai into the region, the present volume includes
the full translation of one oral epic, the Lemako Roh Pye. The project represents a unique
collaboration between archaeologists, anthropologists and a shaman.
223p, 116 illus, 12 tbls, hardback, 9781902937502, $80.00, McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research, July 2009, Monographs.
North European Symposium
for Archaeological Textiles X
edited by Eva B Andersson Strand,
Margarita Gleba, Ulla Mannering,
Cherine Munkholt and Maj Ringgard
The 50 papers from the conference presented here
show the vibrance of the study of archaeological
textiles today. Examples studied come from the
Bronze Age, Neolithic, the Iron Age, Roman, Viking,
the Middle Ages and post-Medieval, and from a
wide range of countries including Norway, Czech
Republic, Poland, Greece, Germany, Lithuania,
Estonia and the Netherlands. Modern techniques
of analysis and examination are also discussed.
352p, 299 illus, 31 tbls, hardback, 9781842173701,
$96.00, Oxbow Books, December 2009,
Ancient Textiles Series 5, NESAT 10.
Gold
edited by Sigrid Deger-Jalkotzy
and Nikolaus Schindel
A symposium was held in 2007 on the occasion
of the founding of the Centre for Ancient
World Studies at the Austrian Academy of
Sciences. The topic “Gold” was chosen since
this precious metal has played an exceptional
role in all ancient cultures and throughout
all different spheres of life. German text.
218p, b/w illus, paperback, 9783700165477,
$102.00(s), Austrian Academy of Sciences, October 2009.
world archaeology
Chinese Ceramics
Highlights of the Sir Percival David Collection
by Regina Krahl and Jessica Harrison-Hall
Sir Percival David made one of the finest collections of Chinese ceramics outside Asia. Here are 50 selected highlights,
all illustrated with color photographs taken especially for this publication. The accompanying text provides
details and draws out the important features of each piece. The range and scope of the collection provide the
material for a stunning overview and accessible introduction to Chinese ceramic art.
96p, col illus, paperback, 9780714124544, $24.95, British Museum Press, December 2009.
Pferde in Asien – Horses in Asia
Geschichte, Handel und Kultur – History, Trade and Culture
edited by Bert G Fragner, Ralph Kauz, Roderich Ptak and Angela Schottenhammer
Horses, horse-breeding and horse-keeping, as well as the trade in these animals, played an important role in the
history of Asia’s pre- and early modern civilizations. The contributions to this volume are based on a conference
organized by the Institute of Iranian Studies of the Austrian Academy of Sciences in 2006. The articles are arranged
into four regional sections: Iran and West Asia, Central Asia, the Indian Ocean, and China. German and English text.
240p, 48p col pls, paperback, 9783700161035, $87.00(s), Austrian Academy of Sciences, October 2009.
Silexlagerstätten
in der Steiermark
by Michael Brandl
In archaeological research, investigating the
mineral raw materials of the various prehistoric
periods is very important. Such research
has been undertaken in the different
Austrian provinces to varying degrees. This
volume details the known silica deposits in
the area of today’s Styria. German text.
120p, paperback, 9783700164890, $45.00(s),
Austrian Academy of Sciences, October 2009.
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