Archaeological chemistry is a subject of great importance to the study and methodology of archaeology. This comprehensive text covers the subject with a full range of case studies, materials, and research methods. With twenty years of experience teaching the subject, the authors offer straightforward coverage of archaeological chemistry, a subject that can be intimidating for many archaeologists who do not already have a background in the hard sciences. With clear explanations and informative illustrations, the authors have created a highly approachable text, which will help readers overcome that intimidation. Topics covered included: Materials (rock, pottery, bone, charcoal, soils, metals, and others), Instruments (microscopes, NAA, spectrometers, mass spectrometers, GC/MS, XRF & XRD, Case Studies (Provinience, Sediments, Diet Reconstruction, Past Human Movement, Organic Residues).The detailed coverage and clear language will make this useful as an introduction to the study of archaeological chemistry, as well as a useful resource for years after that introduction.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Springer
ISBN-10
1441963758
ISBN-13
9781441963758
eBay Product ID (ePID)
103105886
Product Key Features
Author
James H. Burton, T. Douglas Price
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Number of Pages
311 Pages
Dimensions
Weight
23.9 Oz
Width
6.1in
Length
9.3in
Additional Product Features
Number of Volumes
1 Vol.
Lc Classification Number
Cc1-960ta404.6
Publication Date
2010-10-21
Group
Scholarly & Professional
Copyright Date
2011
Dewey Decimal
930.1028
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
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