Archaeological Chemistry (Paperback, 2nd New edition)

The application of chemistry within archaeology is an important and fascinating area. It allows the archaeologist to answer such questions as "what is this artefact made of?", "where did it come from?" and "how has it been changed through burial in the ground?", providing pointers to the earliest history of mankind. Archaeological Chemistry begins with a brief description of the goals and history of archaeological science, and the place of chemistry within it. It sets out the most widely used analytical techniques in archaeology and compares them in the light of relevant applications. The book includes an analysis of several specific archaeological investigations in which chemistry has been employed in tracing the origins of or in preserving artefacts. The choice of these investigations conforms to themes based on analytical techniques, and includes chapters on obsidian, ceramics, glass, metals and resins. Finally, it suggests a future role for chemical and biochemical applications in archaeology. Archaeological Chemistry enables scientists to tackle the fundamental issues of chemical change in the archaeological materials, in order to advance the study of the past. It will prove an essential companion to students in archaeological science and chemistry, field and museum archaeologists, and all those involved in conserving human artefacts.

General

Imprint:	Royal Society of Chemistry
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2008
First published:	2008
Authors:	A. Mark Pollard • Carl Heron
Contributors:	R. D. Gillard
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	456
Edition:	2nd New edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-85404-262-3
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeological methodology & techniques Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Chemistry > Analytical chemistry > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Biochemistry > General Promotions
LSN:	0-85404-262-8
Barcode:	9780854042623

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