The archaeological record is a combination of what is seen by eye,
as well as the microscopic record revealed with the help of
instrumentation. The information embedded in the microscopic record
can significantly add to our understanding of past human behavior,
provided this information has not been altered by the passage of
time. Microarchaeology seeks to understand the microscopic record
in terms of the type of information embedded in this record, the
materials in which this information resides, and the conditions
under which a reliable signal can be extracted. This book
highlights the concepts needed to extract information from the
microscopic record. Intended for all archaeologists and
archaeological scientists, it will be of particular interest to
students who have some background in the natural sciences as well
as archaeology. *Emphasizes the nature of the materials in which
information is embedded and the problems associated with extracting
a real signal. *Provides a comprehensive list of the types of
information embedded in the microscopic archaeological record.
*Offers an in-depth overview of the use of infrared spectroscopy
for analyzing the microscopic record, the only one of its kind
available.
General
| Imprint: |
Cambridge UniversityPress
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
February 2010 |
| First published: |
2010 |
| Authors: |
Stephen Weiner
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| Dimensions: |
263 x 186 x 24mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
414 |
| Edition: |
New |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-521-88003-9 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
Archaeology >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-521-88003-3 |
| Barcode: |
9780521880039 |
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