Quaternary Dating Methods
This introductory textbook introduces the basics of dating, the range of techniques available and the strengths and limitations of each of the principal methods. Coverage includes: * the concept of time in Quaternary Science and related fields * the history of dating from lithostratigraphy and biostratigraphy * the development and application of radiometric methods * different methods in dating: radiometric dating, incremental dating, relative dating and age equivalence Presented in a clear and straightforward manner with the minimum of technical detail, this text is a great introduction for both students and practitioners in the Earth, Environmental and Archaeological Sciences.
| Autor: | Walker, Mike |
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| EAN: | 9780470869277 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Seitenzahl: | 256 |
| Produktart: | kartoniert, broschiert |
| Verlag: | Wiley & Sons |
| Untertitel: | An Introduction |
| Schlagworte: | Quartär |
| Größe: | 243 |
| Gewicht: | 592 g |
