Age Determination of Young Rocks and Artifacts: Physical and Chemical Clocks in Quaternary Geology and Archaeology (Natural Science in Archaeology) 1998th Edition

by Günther A. Wagner (Author), S. Schiegl (Translator)

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Dating the Quaternary, which covers approximately the last 2 million years, has experienced considerable progress over the past few decades. On the one hand, this resulted from the necessity to obtain a valid age concept for this period which had seen tremendous environmental changes and the advent of the genus Homo. On the other hand, instrumental improvements, such as the introduction of highly sensitive analytical techniques, gave rise to physical and chemical innovations in the field of dating. This rapid methodological development is still in full progress. The broad spectrum of chronometric methods applicable to young rocks and artifacts also becomes increasingly intricate to the specialist. Hence, it is my goal to present a comprehensive, state-of-the-art sum mary of these methods. This book is essentially designed as an aid for scientists who feel a demand for dating tasks falling into this period, i. e., Quaternary geologists and archaeologists in the broadest sense. Since it has been developed from a course of lectures for students of geological and archaeological sciences, held at the University of Heidelberg, it certainly shall serve as an introduction for students of these disciplines.

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The Quaternary, which spans approximately the last 2 million years, is characterized by dramatic environmental changes, commonly known as the "ice age". During this period, man with his manifold cultures evolved. Attempts at dating these events as accurately as possible have made great progress. The broad spectrum of physical and chemical dating methods, now available for dating human artifacts and Quaternary rocks, is becoming increasingly difficult to grasp. In this book the various chronometric techniques are comprehensively and intelligibly treated. By means of numerous case studies, taken from archaeology and Quaternary geology, the potential and limitation of these techniques are demonstrated. The book is intended mainly for scientists and students of these fields, but the interested layman may also find its rewarding.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 3540634363
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Springer; 1998th edition (April 16, 1998)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 484 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9783540634362
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3540634362
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.17 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.14 x 1.06 x 9.21 inches

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Gilberto Artioli

great achievement !!!

Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2009

Wagner's book on chronological methods applicable to recent materials is an outstanding achievement in terms of completeness, clarity, and ability to present multidisciplinary materials in a consistent and readable form. All chronological methods, even the most recent ones, are carefully described in principles and practice, including an impressive array of well described examples and case studies. A MUST for every serious geologist and archeologist, absolutely necessary for geo-archeologists and archaeometrists.

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Age Determination of Young Rocks and Artifacts: Physical and Chemical Clocks in Quaternary Geology and Archaeology

Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2007

The book provides a reader with a very complete introduction to physico-chemical methods of datation. The book contains clear and complete explanations of terminology and methodological basis (geology, as well as physics) allowing the beginning reader to understand the essence of described methods and their limitations. Many additional information make it also an excellent handbook to specialists. One can find here practical advice, common traps, datation possibilities vs. archaeological and geological materials and enlarged references. It is a really good example of German precision and exactitude.
I strongly recommend this book to all archaeologists and naturalists. It could be also a very educative piece of reading for students and non-specialists interested in the subject.

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