| Advances in Coastal Geoarchaeology in Latin America: Selected Papers from the Gegal Symposium at La Paloma, Uruguay 2019 Edition Contributor(s): Inda Ferrero, Hugo (Editor), García Rodríguez, Felipe (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3030178277 ISBN-13: 9783030178277 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Archaeology - Science | Earth Sciences - Geology - Science | Earth Sciences - Geography |
| Dewey: 333.7 |
| Series: Latin American Studies Book |
| Physical Information: 194 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book introduces selected contributions from the GEGAL (Spanish acronym for Latin American Geoarchaeological Studies Group) Workshop held at La Paloma Beach, Uruguay, with a focus on Coastal Geoarchaeology, and an attendance of more than 50 researchers, students and professionals from several Latin American countries. The contributions were selected in order to encompass the vast array of environmental, geomorphological and archaeological contexts comprised in the geographical frame of Latin America. Topics covered through the chapters include specific issues such as human occupation and fluvial dynamic processes in mountain and lowland environments, methodological developments in dating methods, taphonomy and chemical proxies, as well as landscape modification by anthropogenic disturbances. As the first compilation of Coastal Geoarchaeology for Latin America, this book is intended to become a useful tool for students, researchers and professionals from related fields, as it comprises not only the regional state of the art, but also new insights and developments which can be potentially applied to other contexts world wide. |
