Radiocarbon Dating
：An Archaeological Perspective
Publication subTitle ：An Archaeological Perspective
Publisher： Elsevier Science
Publication year： 2012
E-ISBN: 9780323159791
P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780126848601
P-ISBN(Hardback): 9780126848601
Subject： K854.2 古物鉴定
Language： ENG
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Description
Radiocarbon Dating: An Archaeological Perspective provides a review of some of the major advances and accomplishments of the 14C method from an archaeological perspective. The text also provides an introduction to some of the problems and issues involved in the use of 14C data in archaeological studies.
The book covers topics in radiocarbon dating, including the elements of the radiocarbon method; definition of major anomalies and the different effects of the 14C method; and sample, sample pretreatment, and measurement techniques. The evaluation of radiocarbon data and the historical development of radiocarbon dating as a method that aids in archaeological studies are also discussed.
The text is recommended for archaeologists who want to know more about the theories and principles behind radiocarbon dating, its techniques, and its application in their field. The book will also be good for physicists who want to work with archaeologists and apply their knowledge in radiocarbon dating.
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