Description
A Treasure Hard to Attain covers the archaeological content of approximately 120 popular films, most of which have been produced in the United States since 1912. Extensive commentaries appear for the newer pictures, while briefer remarks are found for older films. Recommended for popular culture and film collections in public and academic libraries.
About the Author
David Howard Day is Professor of Anthropology at Monroe Community College. He is also the recipient of the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, from State University of New York.
Reviews
...would be a useful reference volume in popular culture and film collections. * American Reference Books Annual *
...offers an intelligent comparison of reel versus real archeologists... * Archaeology *
...entertaining reading...turns up a number of unsuspected gems...the discursive section of the book is easy to read and contains many interesting snippets. * Viewfinder *
Book Information
ISBN 9780810831711
Author David Howard Day
Format Hardback
Page Count 176
Imprint Scarecrow Press
Publisher Scarecrow Press
Weight(grams) 408g
Dimensions(mm) 220mm * 146mm * 18mm
About the Author
David Howard Day is Professor of Anthropology at Monroe Community College. He is also the recipient of the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, from State University of New York.
Reviews
...would be a useful reference volume in popular culture and film collections. * American Reference Books Annual *
...offers an intelligent comparison of reel versus real archeologists... * Archaeology *
...entertaining reading...turns up a number of unsuspected gems...the discursive section of the book is easy to read and contains many interesting snippets. * Viewfinder *
Book Information
ISBN 9780810831711
Author David Howard Day
Format Hardback
Page Count 176
Imprint Scarecrow Press
Publisher Scarecrow Press
Weight(grams) 408g
Dimensions(mm) 220mm * 146mm * 18mm
Details
Subtitle: |
Images of Archaeology in Popular Film with a Filmography |
Imprint: |
Scarecrow Press |
