World Archaeology at the Pitt Rivers Museum: a characterization

World Archaeology at the Pitt Rivers Museum: a characterization introduces the range, history and significance of the archaeological collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum, and sets out priorities for their future research. Through 29 newly commissioned essays written by a specialist team, the volume explores more than 136,000 artefacts from 145 countries, from the Stone Age to the modern period, from England to Easter Island. 

Pioneering a new approach in museum studies – which the project calls 'characterization' – this landmark volume is an essential reference work for archaeologists around the world, and a unique introduction to the archaeological collections of one of the world’s most famous museums.