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The use of chemistry in archaeology can help archaeologists answer questions about the nature and origin of the many organic and inorganic finds recovered through excavation, providing valuable information about the social history of humankind. This textbook tackles the fundamental issues in chemical studies of archaeological materials. Examining the most widely used analytical techniques in archaeology, the third edition of this comprehensive textbook features a new chapter on proteomics, capturing significant developments in protein recognition for dating and characterisation. The textbook has been updated to encompass the latest developments in the field. The textbook explores several archaeological investigations in which chemistry has been employed in tracing the origins of or in studying artefacts, and includes chapters on obsidian, ceramics, glass, metals and resins. It is an essential companion to students in archaeological science and chemistry, as well as to archaeologists, and those involved in conserving human artefacts.Product Identifiers
PublisherRoyal Society of Real Chemistry
ISBN-139781782624264
eBay Product ID (ePID)222258567
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Number of Pages585 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameArchaeological Chemistry
Publication Year2016
SubjectArchaeology, Chemistry
TypeTextbook
AuthorA Mark Pollard, Carl Heron, Ruth Ann Armitage
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height234 mm
Item Weight1054 g
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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorRuth Ann Armitage, a Mark Pollard, Carl Heron