Techniques in Archaeological Geology

Techniques in Archaeological Geology

by Garrison, Ervan G.

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This 2nd edition is a survey level review of key areas of archaeological geology/geoarchaeology. Principal subject areas include: historical principles; archaeologic and geomorphic surfaces and landforms types; sediments and sediment analytic methods; archaeological stoney materials - petrographic and mineralogic attributes; ceramic materials - mineralogic composition and analytic methods; geochemical methods useful in archaeological geology - studies of materials; commonly used geochronologica…

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Title Statements

  • Full title :Techniques in Archaeological Geology / by Ervan Garrison.

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This 2nd edition is a survey level review of key areas of archaeological geology/geoarchaeology. Principal subject areas include: historical principles; archaeologic and geomorphic surfaces and landforms types; sediments and sediment analytic methods; archaeological stoney materials - petrographic and mineralogic attributes; ceramic materials - mineralogic composition and analytic methods; geochemical methods useful in archaeological geology - studies of materials; commonly used geochronological methods for archaeological geology. Contributions to paleoecology, paleoclimate and ancient cultures as well as multivariate ICP and EDX data are now included.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:2016.
  • Edition:2nd ed. 2016

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The Physical Object

  • Description:1 online resource (XXV, 345 pages, 137 illustrations, 83 illustrations in color)

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9783319302300, 3319302302, 9783319302324, 3319302329
  • DOI:10.1007/978-3-319-30232-4
  • oclc:ocn953046135
  • LC Classification:CC1-960
  • Dewey Decimal:913.001

Table of Contents

1 . Introduction 2. The Geomorphological and Geological Context 3. Sediments, Soils and Stratigraphy in Archaeological Geology 4. Techniques for Archaeological Sediments & Soils 5. GEOPHYSICAL TECHNIQUES FOR ARCHAEOLOGY 6. Petrography for Archaeological Geology 7. Clay Minerals & Ceramics 8. Instrumental Analytical Techniques for Archaeological Geology 9. Metallic Minerals, Ores and Metals 10. Statistics in Archaeological Geology 11. Theory and Practice in Geoarchaeology -- A Brief Discussion with Examples References.

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