Science-Based Dating in Archaeology

Science-Based Dating in Archaeology
Author: M.J. Aitken
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 295
Release: 2014-02-25
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1317871499


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Archaeologists and archaeology students have long since needed an authoritative account of the techniques now available to them, designed to be understood by non-scientists. This book fills the gap and it offers a two-tier approach to the subject. The main text is a coherent introduction to the whole field of science-based dating, written in plain langauge for non-scientists. Additional end-notes, however, offer a a more technical understanding, and cater for those who have a scientific and mathematical background.


Science-Based Dating in Archaeology
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Pages: 295
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Type: BOOK - Published: 2014-02-25 - Publisher: Routledge

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