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.
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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.
Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
"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)
"...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)