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A Mark Pollard - Archaeological Chemistry (RSC Paperbacks) - 9780854042623 - V9780854042623
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Archaeological Chemistry (RSC Paperbacks)

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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 specific archaeological investigations in which chemistry has been employed in tracing the origins of or in preserving artefacts. The choice of these investigations conforms to themes based on analytical techniques, and includes chapters on obsidian, ceramics, glass, metals and resins. Finally, it suggests a future role for chemical and biochemical applications in archaeology. Archaeological Chemistry enables scientists to tackle the fundamental issues of chemical change in the archaeological materials, in order to advance the study of the past. It will prove an essential companion to students in archaeological science and chemistry, field and museum archaeologists, and all those involved in conserving human artefacts.

Product Details

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
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-2

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 the identification of amorphous organic matter preserved in association with archaeological materials.

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 in archaeology." "...An excellent reference resource... this book presents a comprehensive overview of a number of chemical applications within archaeology." "In any case this book is strongly recommended as an obligatory text for all chemists, who want to understand the role of chemistry, and in particular analytical chemistry, in our past history and present culture."

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