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Quaternary Dating Methods
Mike Walker
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Description for Quaternary Dating Methods
Paperback. Presented in a clear and straightforward manner with the minimum of technical detail, this introductory textbook introduces the basics of dating, the range of techniques available and the strengths and limitations of each of the principal methods. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations, maps, 1 port. BIC Classification: RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 171 x 16. Weight in Grams: 546.
This introductory textbook introduces the basics of dating, the range of techniques available and the strengths and limitations of each of the principal methods.
This introductory textbook introduces the basics of dating, the range of techniques available and the strengths and limitations of each of the principal methods.
Coverage includes:
- the concept of time in Quaternary Science and related fields
- the history of dating from lithostratigraphy and biostratigraphy
- the development and application of radiometric methods
- different methods in dating: radiometric dating, incremental dating, relative dating and age equivalence
Presented in a clear and straightforward manner with the minimum of technical detail, this text is a great introduction for both students and practitioners in the Earth, Environmental and Archaeological Sciences.
Praise from the reviews:
"This book is ... Read more SOUTH AFRICAN GEOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL, September 2006
“…very well organized, clearly and straightforwardly written and provides a good overview on the wide field of Quaternary dating methods…” JOURNAL OF QUATERNARY SCIENCE, January 2007
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Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780470869277
SKU
V9780470869277
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About Mike Walker
Mike Walker is a highly experienced, script writer of drama and documentary for film, radio and television. He has won several Sony Awards for Best Play as well as a Royal Television Society Gold Medal and other awards including ones from the Society of Authors and Writers Guild. He has also written several novels and non-fiction works and teaches creative ... Read more
Reviews for Quaternary Dating Methods
"This book is a must for any Quaternary scientist." (South African Geographical Journal, September 2006) "…very well organized, clearly and straightforwardly written and provides a good overview on the wide field of Quaternary dating methods…"(Journal of Quaternary Science, January 2007)