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Archaeological chemistry / Zvi Goffer.
| Author/creator | Goffer, Zvi |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 2nd ed. |
| Publication Info | Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley-Interscience, ©2007. |
| Description | xxii, 623 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Subjects |
| Series | Chemical analysis ; v.170 Chemical analysis ; v.170. ^A99 |
| Contents | Minerals: rock and stone: pigments, abrasives, and gemstones -- Lithics: flint and obsidian -- Sand: glass, glaze, and enamel -- Secondary rocks: building stone, brick, cement, and mortar -- Ores: metals and alloys -- Sediments and soils -- Clay: pottery and other ceramic materials -- The biosphere: organic and biological substances -- Carbohydrates: wood, gums, and resins -- Lipids: oils, fats, and waxes; soap -- Proteins: skin, leather, and glue -- The nucleic acids: human traits; genetics and evolution -- Fibers: yarn, textiles, and cordage; writing materials -- Dyes and dyeing -- Bioinorganic materials: bone, ivory, and shell; phytoliths -- Some ancient remains: mummies, fossils, and coprolites -- The environment and decay of archaeological materials -- Authentication of antiquities -- Appendixes: I. The chemical elements -- II. Chronometric dating methods: selection criteria -- III. Symbols, constants, units, and equivalencies. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 529-602) and index. |
| LCCN | 2005028992 |
| ISBN | 0471252883 (cloth) |
| ISBN | 9780471252887 (cloth) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | CC79.C5 G63 2007 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |