Methods of physical examination in archaeology / M. S. Tite.

By: Language: English Series: Studies in archaeological sciencePublication details: London, New York : Seminar Press, 1972.Edition: 1st ediDescription: xxx, 389 p. : illus. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 012916450
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • CC75 T57 1972
Contents:
1. Introduction -- 2. Location -- 3. Age Determination : Introduction -- 4. Age Determination : Radioactive Methods -- 5. Age Determination : Non- Radioactive Methods -- 6. Age Determination : Archaeological Results -- 7. Physical Examination of Artefacts and Biological Material : Introduction -- 8. Microscopy and Radiography -- 9. Physical Methods of Analysis : Techniques -- 10. Physical Methods of Analysis : Applications.
Summary: A handbook designed for the reader with a general rather than a specialized knowledge of physics and chemistry begins by treating locating methods (magnetometer, etc) ; methods of age determination (radioactive and non-radioactive) and the implications for archaeology of chronologies drawn up by these methods. Physical examination of artefactual and biological material is then considered : microscopy, radiography ; techniques such as neutron activation analysis ; and applications of these.
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Books Books Hollanda Araştırma Enstitüsü Kütüphanesi / Netherlands Institute in Turkey Library CC75, T57 1972 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 1 Not For Loan 16

Includes bibliographical references.

1. Introduction -- 2. Location -- 3. Age Determination : Introduction -- 4. Age Determination : Radioactive Methods -- 5. Age Determination : Non- Radioactive Methods -- 6. Age Determination : Archaeological Results -- 7. Physical Examination of Artefacts and Biological Material : Introduction -- 8. Microscopy and Radiography -- 9. Physical Methods of Analysis : Techniques -- 10. Physical Methods of Analysis : Applications.

A handbook designed for the reader with a general rather than a specialized knowledge of physics and chemistry begins by treating locating methods (magnetometer, etc) ; methods of age determination (radioactive and non-radioactive) and the implications for archaeology of chronologies drawn up by these methods. Physical examination of artefactual and biological material is then considered : microscopy, radiography ; techniques such as neutron activation analysis ; and applications of these.

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