| Radiocarbon After Four Decades: An Interdisciplinary Perspective Softcover Repri Edition Contributor(s): Taylor, Ervin (Editor), Long, Austin (Editor), Kra, Renee S. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1475742517 ISBN-13: 9781475742510 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Chemistry - Inorganic - Science | Earth Sciences - Geology - Science | Earth Sciences - Mineralogy |
| Dewey: 546.681 |
| Physical Information: 1.24" H x 7" W x 10" (2.32 lbs) 596 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Radiocarbon After Four Decades: An Interdisciplinary Perspective commemorates the 40th anniversary of radiocarbon dating. The volume presents discussions of every aspect of this dating technique, as well as chronicles of its development and views of future advancements and applications. All of the 64 authors played major roles in establishment, development or application of this revolutionary scientific tool. The 35 chapters provide a solid foundation in the essential topics of radiocarbon dating: Historical Perspectives; The Natural Carbon Cycle; Instrumentation and Sample Preparation; Hydrology; Old World Archaeology; New World Archaeology; Earth Sciences; and Biomedical Applications. |