Archaeological chemistry

Archaeological Chemistry aims to demonstrate the importance and utility of scientific techniques applied to the study of the past, The second edition of this popular title Archaeological Chemistry builds on the successful formula of the first edition. The existing case studies have been expanded to...

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Main Author: Pollard, A. Mark
Other Authors: Heron, Carl
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Royal Society of Chemistry 2008
Edition:2nd rev. ed
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Collection: RSC eBook Collection 1968-2009 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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505 0 |a Chapter 1: The Development of Archaeological Chemistry-- Chapter 2: Analytical Techniques Applied to Archaeology-- Chapter 3: Obsidian Characterization in the Eastern Mediterranean-- Chapter 4: The Geochemistry of Clays and the Provenance of Ceramics-- Chapter 5: The Chemistry, Corrosion and Provenance of Archaeological Glass-- Chapter 6: The Chemical Study of Metals - the Medieval and Later Brass Industry in Europe-- Chapter 7: The Chemistry and Use of Resinous Substances-- Chapter 8: Amino Acid Stereochemistry and the First Americans-- Chapter 9: Lead Isotope Geochemistry and the Trade in Metals-- Chapter 10: The Chemistry of Human Bone: Diet, Nutrition, Status and Mobility-- Chapter 11: The Detection of Small Biomolecules: Dairy Products in the Archaeological Record-- Chapter 12: Summary - Whither Archaeological Chemistry? 
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520 |a Archaeological Chemistry aims to demonstrate the importance and utility of scientific techniques applied to the study of the past, The second edition of this popular title Archaeological Chemistry builds on the successful formula of the first edition. The existing case studies have been expanded to take account of new perspectives and new data in the intervening decade since the 1st edition was published. In addition, two new chapters emphasise the significant increase in molecular and isotopic analysis of organic remains. The two new chapters (stable isotopes and molecules and milk) bring together recent literature about ancient human diets. Archaeological Chemistry 2nd edition aims to demonstrate the importance and utility of scientific techniques applied to the study of the past. In particular, the role of chemistry is emphasised through a series of case studies. The authors present the scientific investigation as a challenging field of enquiry rather than a routine application of established procedures. This book is an essential companion to students in archaeological science and chemistry, field and museum archaeologists and those involved in conserving human artefacts