| Description |
1 online resource (xx, 603 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Series |
Manuals in archaeological method, theory and technique |
|
Manuals in archaeological method, theory, and technique.
|
| Contents |
pt. 1. Basic science -- pt. 2. Applications -- pt. 3. Materials -- pt. 4. Instrumentation |
| Summary |
Many archaeologists, as primarily social scientists, do not have a background in the natural sciences. This can pose a problem because they need to obtain chemical and physical analyses on samples to perform their research. This manual is an essential source of information for those students without a background in science, but also a comprehensive overview that those with some understanding of archaeological science will find useful. The manual provides readers with the knowledge to use archaeological science methods to the best advantage. It describes and explains the analytical techniques i |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 535-569) and index |
| Notes |
English |
|
Print version record |
| Subject |
Archaeological chemistry -- Methodology
|
|
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Archaeology.
|
|
Sciences sociales.
|
|
Droit.
|
|
Sciences humaines.
|
|
Archaeology
|
|
Surfaces (Physics)
|
| Form |
Electronic book
|
| ISBN |
9781441957047 |
|
1441957049 |
|
