Description
This volume presents the conclusions of a research assessment funded by English Heritage which drew together the broad community of scholars interested in marine and maritime affairs, with a remit of both quantifying the known record and establishing a clear research agenda for the future. The result is an unrivalled exploration of our maritime heritage and a challenging agenda for the future.
Britain is a maritime nation. Thus understanding the changing record of people&supl;s relationships with, and use of the sea is key to interpreting the archaeological record. People and the Sea considers all aspects of our maritime heritage; from the submerged landscapes created by changes in sea- level over the last million years, to the physical development of the modern coastline, through to ports, their hinterlands and associated maritime communities. It investigates the nature of seafaring, its associated material culture as well as people&supl;s changing perceptions and interactions with the sea. Chronological chapters, from the Palaeolithic to the 20th century, all consider a number of key themes, exploring both the current state of knowledge and priorities for future research. While the focus is on England, the themes explored are applicable to any coastal community, both in the UK and the near Continent. Written by leading academics, in consultation with numerous specialists, People and the Sea provides an unrivalled exploration of our maritime heritage and sets a challenging agenda for future research.
About the Author
Fraser Sturt is a senior lecturer in the Department of Archaeology at Southampton University specialising in maritime prehistory and geoarchaeology. Dr Lucy Blue, Senior lecturer at the University of Southampton, Centre for Maritime Archaeology, and the Maritime Archaeological Director of the Honor Frost Foundation.
Reviews
"This eminently readable and informative volume is the product of an extensive project..." "The project had a wide-ranging brief, reflected by the extensive and impressive cast of contributors, each bringing their own perspectives and areas of interest to the subject." "The editors have commendably brought some structure to this potential Babel by consistently organizing each chapter around five common themes..." "...the overall result is an authoritative statement of current knowledge accompanied by a very useful (though by no means exhaustive) bibliography that will be of enormous value for those interested in the marine historic environment." "The book is attractively illustrated with many colour figures, and each chronological chapter is accompanied by a useful 'timeline' setting out the main events. The case studies that appear throughout the volume are well-chosen..." -- Peter Clark Archaeological Journal
Book Information
ISBN 9781902771939
Author Fraser Sturt
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Council for British Archaeology
Publisher Council for British Archaeology
Britain is a maritime nation. Thus understanding the changing record of people&supl;s relationships with, and use of the sea is key to interpreting the archaeological record. People and the Sea considers all aspects of our maritime heritage; from the submerged landscapes created by changes in sea- level over the last million years, to the physical development of the modern coastline, through to ports, their hinterlands and associated maritime communities. It investigates the nature of seafaring, its associated material culture as well as people&supl;s changing perceptions and interactions with the sea. Chronological chapters, from the Palaeolithic to the 20th century, all consider a number of key themes, exploring both the current state of knowledge and priorities for future research. While the focus is on England, the themes explored are applicable to any coastal community, both in the UK and the near Continent. Written by leading academics, in consultation with numerous specialists, People and the Sea provides an unrivalled exploration of our maritime heritage and sets a challenging agenda for future research.
About the Author
Fraser Sturt is a senior lecturer in the Department of Archaeology at Southampton University specialising in maritime prehistory and geoarchaeology. Dr Lucy Blue, Senior lecturer at the University of Southampton, Centre for Maritime Archaeology, and the Maritime Archaeological Director of the Honor Frost Foundation.
Reviews
"This eminently readable and informative volume is the product of an extensive project..." "The project had a wide-ranging brief, reflected by the extensive and impressive cast of contributors, each bringing their own perspectives and areas of interest to the subject." "The editors have commendably brought some structure to this potential Babel by consistently organizing each chapter around five common themes..." "...the overall result is an authoritative statement of current knowledge accompanied by a very useful (though by no means exhaustive) bibliography that will be of enormous value for those interested in the marine historic environment." "The book is attractively illustrated with many colour figures, and each chronological chapter is accompanied by a useful 'timeline' setting out the main events. The case studies that appear throughout the volume are well-chosen..." -- Peter Clark Archaeological Journal
Book Information
ISBN 9781902771939
Author Fraser Sturt
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Council for British Archaeology
Publisher Council for British Archaeology
