Radiocarbon Dating
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Radiocarbon Dating

An Archaeological Perspective

  1. 224 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Radiocarbon Dating

An Archaeological Perspective

About this book

Radiocarbon Dating: An Archaeological Perspective provides a review of some of the major advances and accomplishments of the 14C method from an archaeological perspective. The text also provides an introduction to some of the problems and issues involved in the use of 14C data in archaeological studies. The book covers topics in radiocarbon dating, including the elements of the radiocarbon method; definition of major anomalies and the different effects of the 14C method; and sample, sample pretreatment, and measurement techniques. The evaluation of radiocarbon data and the historical development of radiocarbon dating as a method that aids in archaeological studies are also discussed. The text is recommended for archaeologists who want to know more about the theories and principles behind radiocarbon dating, its techniques, and its application in their field. The book will also be good for physicists who want to work with archaeologists and apply their knowledge in radiocarbon dating.

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Information

Year
2012
Print ISBN
9780126848601
eBook ISBN
9780323159791

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Radiocarbon Dating: An Archaeological Perspective
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Dedication
  6. Preface
  7. Acknowledgments
  8. Chapter 1. Elements of the Radiocarbon Method
  9. Chapter 2. Definition of Major Anomalies
  10. Chapter 3. Samples and Sample Pretreatment
  11. Chapter 4. Measurement Techniques
  12. Chapter 5. Evaluation of Radiocarbon Data
  13. Chapter 6. Radiocarbon Dating in Historical Perspective
  14. Illustration Credits
  15. Index