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 Ancient
Egyptian Materials and Technology
by Ian Shaw and Paul Nicholson (Cambridge University
Press, 2000) is an expensive (and heavy) reference book on almost all things
Egyptian (based on Alfred Lucas's classic 1926 work which was revised in 1962).
It's the kind of book that Egyptian scholars rely on, but it's also the type of
book that might come in handy in a middle school or high school library where
the Egyptian civilization is under intensive study.
Each chapter is written by a
different team of specialists. The mummification chapter by Dr. Rosalie David of
the Manchester Museum gives only cursory details of the history of mummification;
many other books provide more thorough coverage of this. However, where David's
chapter excels is in the extended presentation of the scientific techniques used
to study mummified remains. These include radiology, dental studies,
palaeopathology, histology and histopathology, immunohistochemistry and electron
microscopy, palaeoserology, and DNA analysis. A lengthy bibliography is included
along with fourteen small black-and-white photos.
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Table
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Introduction
Part
1. Inorganic materials
- Stone
- Soil
- Painting
materials
- Pottery
- Metals
- Egyptian faience
- Glass
Part
2. Organic materials
- Papyrus
- Basketry
- Textiles
- Leatherwork
and skin products
- Ivory
and related materials
- Ostrich
eggshells
- Wood
- Mummification
- Oil,
fat, and wax
- Resins,
amber, and bitumen
- Adhesives
and binders
- Hair
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3. Food technology
- Cereal
production and processing
- Brewing
and baking
- Viticulture
and wine production
- Fruits,
vegetables, pulses, and condiments
- Meat
processing
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- Index
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