Geological Methods for Archaeology

Name: Geological Methods for Archaeology
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ISBN: 9780195090246

ISBN-10: 0195090241

ISBN-13: 9780195090246

Edition: 1997

Authors: Norman Herz, Ervan G. Garrison

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This book discusses the application of geological methods and theory to archaeology. Written as a survey text covering appropriate methods and techniques taken from geology, geophysics, geochemistry, and geochronology, it shows the student the practicality and importance of the techniques' use in solving archaeological problems. Specific techniques are illustrated by practical results obtained from their use on archaeological digs. The geographical scope is international, drawing on sites from both hemispheres, eg the Franchti Cave (Greece), St. Catherines Island (USA), the Roman site of Drand (France), and Monte Verde (Chile). The authors also address applications in less traditional areas…

Book details

List price: $150.00
Copyright year: 1997
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 12/18/1997
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 352
Size: 9.21" wide x 6.14" long x 0.81" tall
Weight: 1.694
Language: English




The scope of archaeological geology



The archaeological site and its environment



Geomorphology in archaeology



Sediments and soils



Dating techniques



Chemical methods



Radioactive methods



Radiation-damage, cosmogenic, and atom-counting methods



Other chronological methods



Site Exploration



Archaeogeophysical exploration



Soil phosphate in archaeological surveys



Artifact analysis



Archaeological materials: rocks and minerals



Instrumental analytical techniques



Metallic minerals and archaeological geology



Ceramics



Applications of stable isotopes in archaeological geology