This introductory textbook introduces the basics of dating, therange of techniques available and the strengths and limitations ofeach of the principal methods.
Coverage includes:
* the concept of time in Quaternary Science and relatedfields
* the history of dating from lithostratigraphy andbiostratigraphy
* the development and application of radiometric methods
* different methods in dating: radiometric dating, incrementaldating, relative dating and age equivalence
Presented in a clear and straightforward manner with the minimumof technical detail, this text is a great introduction for bothstudents and practitioners in the Earth, Environmental andArchaeological Sciences.
Praise from the reviews:
"This book is a must for any Quaternary scientist." SOUTHAFRICAN GEOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL, September 2006
"...very well organized, clearly andstraightforwardly written and provides a good overview on the widefield of Quaternary dating methods..." JOURNALOF QUATERNARY SCIENCE, January 2007
Mike Walker
Earth Science Special Topics Earth Sciences Geowissenschaften Spezialthemen Geowissenschaften
"This book is a must for any Quaternary scientist." (SouthAfrican Geographical Journal, September 2006)
"...very well organized, clearly and straightforwardlywritten and provides a good overview on the wide field ofQuaternary dating methods..."(Journal of Quaternary Science,January 2007)
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