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Archaeological Chemistry (RSC Paperbacks)
A Mark Pollard
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Description for Archaeological Chemistry (RSC Paperbacks)
Paperback. This book enables scientists to tackle the fundamental issues of chemical change in the archaeological materials, in order to advance the study of the past. Num Pages: 456 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HDW; PNF; PSB; RB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 161 x 30. Weight in Grams: 850.
The application of chemistry within archaeology is an important and fascinating area. It allows the archaeologist to answer such questions as "what is this artefact made of?", "where did it come from?" and "how has it been changed through burial in the ground?", providing pointers to the earliest history of mankind. Archaeological Chemistry begins with a brief description of the goals and history of archaeological science, and the place of chemistry within it. It sets out the most widely used analytical techniques in archaeology and compares them in the light of relevant applications. The book includes an analysis of several ... Read more
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Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Weight
849g
Number of Pages
456
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780854042623
SKU
V9780854042623
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About A Mark Pollard
A. Mark Pollard is Edward Hall Professor of Archaeological Science at the University of Oxford, UK. His research has encompassed the application of the physical sciences, particularly chemistry, to archaeology. Carl Heron is currently the Director of Scientific Research at The British Museum and a former Professor of Archaeological Sciences at the University of Bradford, UK. His research focusses on ... Read more
Reviews for Archaeological Chemistry (RSC Paperbacks)
"...an excellent, up-to-date sourcebook and companion guide..." "An authentic snapshot of current chemical applications in archaeology." "... a comprehensive and current textbook badly needed ..." "I cannot recommend this book too highly..." "Archaeological Chemistry will make a fine collection to your library of reference books on instrumental analytical techniques. Perhaps reading the book will assist in solving an unsolved mystery ... Read more