Techniques in Archaeological Geology
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The archaeological geology of the Quaternary or the geological epoch during which humankind evolved is a scientific endeavor with much to offer in the fields of archaeology and palaeoanthropology. Earth science techniques offer diverse ways of characterizing the elements of past landscapes and archaeological facies. This book is a survey of techniques used in archaeological geology for the study of soils, sediments, rocks and minerals. The techniques presented represent those most commonly used today. They are discussed in detail and examples are provided, in many cases, to demonstrate their usefulness to archaeologists.
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Text provides a survey of various techniques used in archaeological geology for the study of soils, sediments, rocks and minerals. Discusses in detail the techniques most commonly used today. Examples are provided to demonstrate their usefulness to archaeologists. Directed toward students. Includes references and index.
Techniques in Archaeological Geology,Ervan G. Garrison,Springer,354043822X,Archaeological geology,Archaeology,Archaeology (General),Earth Sciences - Geology,General,Geophysics,Science,Science/Mathematics,Science / Geology,archaeometry,geoarchaeology,sediments,soils
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