Overview
Archaeomagnetic dating - dating archaeological and geological materials by comparing their magnetic data with known changes in the earth's magnetic field - has proved to be of increasing reliability in establishing behavioural and social referents of archaeological data. Now this volume presents a treatment of its theory and methodology in North American archaeology. The 16 original papers in many cases represent the work of individuals who have been intimately involved with the development and refinement of archaeomagnetic dating techniques. They discuss the geophysical underpinnings of archaeomagnetism; general methodological problems associated with present archaeomagnetic studies, such as sample collection, data measurement and analysis, and experimental control, and advances in experimental archaeology. Case histories consider both successful and unsuccessful applications of the technique in New World fieldwork. Raw data is provided in an appendix. While the volume deals specifically with problems of archaeomagnetic direction dating in the Americas, it should prove useful in constructing exact chronologies in other archaeological sites as well and in the geologic record at large.
Full Product Details
Author: Jeffrey L. Eighmy ,
Robert S. Sternberg
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Imprint: University of Arizona Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 3.80cm
, Length: 23.60cm
Weight: 0.880kg
ISBN: 9780816511327
ISBN 10: 0816511322
Pages: 450
Publication Date: 28 February 1991
Audience:
College/higher education
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
The how-to chapters were clearly written and should provide a wealth of information for the scientist trying to use archaeomagnetism in field work. -- Geoarchaeology It should be read by every archaeologist, particularly those striving to refine the temporal problems inherent in investigating the past. -- American Antiquity
The how-to chapters were clearly written and should provide a wealth of information for the scientist trying to use archaeomagnetism in field work. <i>Geoarchaeology</i> It should be read by every archaeologist, particularly those striving to refine the temporal problems inherent in investigating the past. <i>American Antiquity</i>
The how-to chapters were clearly written and should provide a wealth of information for the scientist trying to use archaeomagnetism in field work. --Geoarchaeology It should be read by every archaeologist, particularly those striving to refine the temporal problems inherent in investigating the past. --American Antiquity
