A consumer's guide to archaeological science : analytical techniques / Mary E. Malainey.

Author/creator Malainey, Mary E.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Springer, ©2011.
Descriptionxx, 603 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Archaeological chemistry--Methodology.
Archaeology--Methodology.

SeriesManuals in archaeological method, theory and technique
Manuals in archaeological method, theory, and technique. ^A534706
Contents Basic science. Elements, atoms, and molecules ; Electromagnetic radiation ; Radioactive isotopes and their decay ; Stable isotopes ; Organic compounds ; Other useful concepts -- Applications. Methodological considerations ; Radiocarbon dating ; Other radioactive decay-based dating techniques ; Trapped charge dating techniques ; Other dating techniques ; Provenance studies ; Isotope analysis ; Lipid residue analysis ; Blood protein residue analysis ; Ancient DNA and the polymerase chain reaction -- Materials. Pottery and other ceramics ; Flaked and ground stone tools ; Bones and teeth ; Cultural rock ; Food-related pottery residues ; Other food-related residues ; Other organic residues ; Organic artifacts ; Paints, pigments, and inks ; Metal and glass ; Plant remains ; Matrix and environmental deposits ; Other materials -- Instrumentation. Sample selection and processing ; Mass spectrometry ; Instrumental neutron activitation analysis (INAA or NAA) ; Separation techniques ; Atomic and emission spectroscopy ; Optical spectroscopy ; Resonance spectroscopy ; X-ray and particle emission techniques ; Elemental analysis ; Mössbauer spectroscopy.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2010934257
ISBN9781441957030 (hbk.)
ISBN1441957030 (hbk.)
ISBN9781461433019 (pbk.)
ISBN9781441957047 (e-book)
ISBN1441957049 (e-book)