Archaeological chemistry
By: Zvi Goffer.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Series: Chemical analysis -- v.170.
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Hoboken, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 623
ISBN-13: 9780471252887
Subjects: Archaeological chemistry
Description: "Archaeological Chemistry, Second Edition is about the application of the chemical sciences to the study of ancient man and his material activities. The text of the book centers on the use of chemical methods, but also refers to the contributions of physics, biology, and genetics to archaeological research." "Subjects discussed in the book include the determination of the nature of ancient materials, their provenance and age, the technologies used for the production of man-made materials, and the analysis of ancient human and animal remains (such as bone, dried blood, and coprolites), which yields information on ancient diets, kinship, habitancy, and migratory patterns." "The book is intended primarily for archaeologists, physical anthropologists and students of archaeology and physical anthropology, but will also be of use to conservators, curators, and art historians. Natural scientists reading it will become acquainted with advances in archaeological research which were made possible only by the application of chemical, physical, and biological methods and techniques."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 529-602) and index.