Quaternary Dating Methods. Mike Walker

• Тип: Текст PDF
• Автор: Mike Walker
• Издательство: John Wiley & Sons Limited(2019)
• ISBN: 9780470869284
• Страниц: 306
• Язык: Английский

• Жанры: Научно-популярная литература

This introductory textbook introduces the basics of dating, the range of techniques available and the strengths and limitations of each of the principal methods. Coverage includes: the concept of time in Quaternary Science and related fields the history of dating from lithostratigraphy and biostratigraphy the development and application of radiometric methods different methods in dating: radiometric dating, incremental dating, relative dating and age equivalence Presented in a clear and straightforward manner with the minimum of technical detail, this text is a great introduction for both students and practitioners in the Earth, Environmental and Archaeological Sciences. Praise from the reviews: «This book is a must for any Quaternary scientist.» SOUTH AFRICAN GEOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL, September 2006 “…very well organized, clearly and straightforwardly written and provides a good overview on the wide field of Quaternary dating methods…” JOURNAL OF QUATERNARY SCIENCE, January 2007