Overview
This book discusses the application of geological methods and theory to archaeology. Written as a survey text covering appropriate methods and techniques taken from geology, geophysics, geochemistry, and geochronology, it shows the student the practicality and importance of each technique's use in solving archaeological problems. Specific techniques are illustrated by practical results obtained from the authors' use on archaeological digs. With an international geographical scope, the book draws on sites from both hemispheres, including the Franchthi Cave in Greece, St. Catherines Island in the U.S., the Roman site of Drand in France, and Monte Verde, Chile. The authors also address applications in less traditional areas such as underwater, historical, industrial, and conservation archaeology.
Full Product Details
Author: Norman Herz ,
Ervan G. Garrison
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 16.20cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 24.20cm
Weight: 0.658kg
ISBN: 9780195090246
ISBN 10: 0195090241
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 01 October 1997
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
Herz and Garrison (p viii) state that the purpose of their book . . . is to 'show archaeologists the many ways that geological sciences can help solve their problems.' The authors divide their book into four major sections with multiple chapters in each section. Part I, 'The Archaeological Site and Its Environment, ' presents a discussion of geomorphology, sediments, and soils; Part II, 'Dating Techniques, ' covers chemical, radioactive, and other methods of dating; Part III, 'Site Exploration, ' addresses geophysical and geochemical applications to archaeology; and Part IV, 'Artifact Analysis, ' offers a discussion of the analysis of the raw materials used to manufacture artifacts and features. --Geoarchaeology<br>
Herz and Garrison (p viii) state that the purpose of their book . . . is to 'show archaeologists the many ways that geological sciences can help solve their problems.' The authors divide their book into four major sections with multiple chapters in each section. Part I, 'The Archaeological Site and Its Environment, ' presents a discussion of geomorphology, sediments, and soils; Part II, 'Dating Techniques, ' covers chemical, radioactive, and other methods of dating; Part III, 'Site Exploration, ' addresses geophysical and geochemical applications to archaeology; and Part IV, 'Artifact Analysis, ' offers a discussion of the analysis of the raw materials used to manufacture artifacts and features. --Geoarchaeology
