Encyclopedia of Scientific Dating Methods 2015 Edition Contributor(s): Rink, W. Jack (Editor), Thompson, Jeroen W. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 9400763069 ISBN-13: 9789400763067 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $785.65 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Paleontology - Science | Earth Sciences - Geology - Science | Life Sciences - General |
Dewey: 551.701 |
Series: Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences |
Physical Information: 978 pages |
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Publisher Description: This volume provides an overview of (1) the physical and chemical foundations of dating methods and (2) the applications of dating methods in the geological sciences, biology, and archaeology, in almost 200 articles from over 200 international authors. It will serve as the most comprehensive treatise on widely accepted dating methods in the earth sciences and related fields. No other volume has a similar scope, in terms of methods and applications and particularly time range. Dating methods are used to determine the timing and rate of various processes, such as sedimentation (terrestrial and marine), tectonics, volcanism, geomorphological change, cooling rates, crystallization, fluid flow, glaciation, climate change and evolution. The volume includes applications in terrestrial and extraterrestrial settings, the burgeoning field of molecular-clock dating and topics in the intersection of earth sciences with forensics. The content covers a broad range of techniques and applications. All major accepted dating techniques are included, as well as all major datable materials. |