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Advances in Archaeological and Museum Science Ser.: Chronometric Dating in Archaeology by Martin J. Aitken (1997, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSpringer
ISBN-100306457156
ISBN-139780306457159
eBay Product ID (ePID)610044
Product Key Features
Number of PagesXx, 396 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameChronometric Dating in Archaeology
SubjectArchaeology
Publication Year1997
TypeTextbook
AuthorMartin J. Aitken
Subject AreaSocial Science
SeriesAdvances in Archaeological and Museum Science Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight59.6 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN97-031098
Dewey Edition21
Reviews' Well-organized, clear, and concise...Though this subject is somewhat complex and intricate, this reviewer found the text straightforward and easy to read. ' Choice (May 1998) ' This will be a standard reference work. ' Antiquity (March 1998) ' The book is well suited for archaeologists, dating specialists interested in techniques with which they do not directly work, and advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students in archaeology and Quaternary studies. Librarians who decide to purchase the book for their departments will almost certainly see it as a most popular, heavily used textbook or reference book right from the time the book appears on the shelf. ' The Holocene, 9:3 (1999), 'Well-organized, clear, and concise...Though this subject is somewhat complex and intricate, this reviewer found the text straightforward and easy to read.' Choice (May 1998) 'This will be a standard reference work.' Antiquity (March 1998) 'The book is well suited for archaeologists, dating specialists interested in techniques with which they do not directly work, and advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students in archaeology and Quaternary studies. Librarians who decide to purchase the book for their departments will almost certainly see it as a most popular, heavily used textbook or reference book right from the time the book appears on the shelf.' The Holocene, 9:3 (1999)
Series Volume Number2
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Volume NumberNo. 2
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal930.1/028/5
Table Of Content1 · Climatostratigraphy.- 2 · Dendrochronology.- 3 · Radiocarbon Dating.- 4 · Potassium-Argon/Argon-Argon Dating Methods.- 5 · Fission-Track Dating.- 6 · Uranium Series Dating.- 7 · Luminescence Dating.- 8 · Electron Spin Resonance Dating.- 9 · Protein and Amino Acid Diagenesis Dating.- 10 · Obsidian Hydration Dating.- 11 · Archaeomagnetic Dating.- 12 · Surface Dating Using Rock Varnish.- About the Editors.
SynopsisSince World War II, there has been tremendous success in the development of new methods for dating artifacts; the so-called radiocarbon revolution' was only the first such discovery. The increasing accuracy of the various new techniques has brought about major changes in archaeological research strategies. This important new text compiles the work of some of today's most innovative archaeologists who summarize progress in their respective techniques over the last 30 years - with an emphasis on developments of the last five - and the status of current research., Since World War II, there has been tremendous success in the development of new methods for dating artifacts; the so-called 'radiocarbon revolution' was only the first such discovery. The increasing accuracy of the various new techniques has brought about major changes in archaeological research strategies. This important new text compiles the work of some of today's most innovative archaeologists who summarize progress in their respective techniques over the last 30 years - with an emphasis on developments of the last five - and the status of current research.
LC Classification NumberCC1-960
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