Analytical archaeometry. (2012)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Howell Edwards and Peter Vandenabeele.
• Other Names: Edwards, Howell G. M, 1943-; Vandenabeele, Peter
• Contents: Introduction; Part I. ANALYTICAL METHODS: Introduction; Methods of Visualisation; Vibrational spectroscopy; X-Ray methods; Nuclear techniques; Methods of separation; Mass spectrometry; Electrochemical techniques; Part II. MATERIALS: Ceramics and enamels; Glass; Stone; Gemstones/minerals; Obsidian; Pigments and dyes; Icons and paintings; Metals / corrosion; Biomaterials; Resins, bitumens, tar, coal; Ivory and bones; Wood; Textiles; Contemporary materials; PART III: QUESTIONS: Identification; Authentication; Technology of production; Provenancing; Dating; Degradation and conservation; Dietary reconstruction; Summary; Index Analytical Archaeometry describes this interesting and challenging field of research - on the border between natural sciences (chemistry, spectroscopy, biology, geology) and humanities (archaeology, (art-)history, conservation sciences).
• Publisher Details: Cambridge : Royal Society of Chemistry
• Publication Date: 2012
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations
• Subjects: 930.1028; SCIENCE / Chemistry / Analytic; Archaeometry; SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Archaeology; Archaeometry; Archaeological science, methodology & techniques; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781849732741; 1849732744
• Related ISBNs: 9781849731621; 1849731624
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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