Archaeological Soil and Sediment Micromorphology
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| Rating | : | 4.77 (524 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1118941055 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 512 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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Prof. Dr. Dr. Georges Stoops, Vakgroep Geologie, Universiteit Gent, Belgium . Cristiano Nicosia, Centre de Recherches en Archéologie et Patrimoine, Universitè Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium Em
Moreover, the authors hope to strengthen the proper application of soil micromorphology in archaeology, by illustrating its possibilities and referring in several cases to more specialized publications (for instance in the field of plant remains, pottery and phytoliths). Written for anyone interested in the topic, this important text offers:Contributions from most of the world's leading authorities on soil micromorphologyA series of chapters on the major topics selected among the most recurrent in literature about archaeological soil micromorphologySystematic descriptions of all important micromorphological featuresSpecial analytical tools employed on thin sections, such as SEM/EDS, image analysis, fluorescence microscopy, mass spectrometry, among othersNumerous cross-references400 illustrated full-colour platesThe resource provides the most current and essential information for archaeologists, geoarchaeologists, soil scientists and sedimentologists. Archaeological Soil and Sediment Micromorphology offers researchers, students and professionals a systematic tool for th
Written for anyone interested in the topic, this important text offers: Contributions from most of the world's leading authorities on soil micromorphologyA series of chapters on the major topics selected among the most recurrent in literature about archaeological soil micromorphologySystematic descriptions of all important micromorphological featuresSpecial analytical tools employed on thin sections, such as SEM/EDS, image analysis, fluorescence microscopy, mass spectrometry, among othersNumerous cross-references400 illustrated full-colour plates T