Archaeological chemistry / A. Mark Pollard, Carl Heron.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pollard, A. M.

Contributor:

Royal Society of Chemistry (Great Britain)

Heron, Carl.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Archaeological chemistry.

Analytical chemistry.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvii, 438 pages) : illustrations, maps

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, UK : Royal Society of Chemistry, c2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The second edition of this popular title Archaeological Chemistry builds on the successful formula of the first edition. The existing case studies have been expanded to take account of new perspectives and new data in the intervening decade since the 1st edition was published. In addition, two new chapters emphasise the significant increase in molecular and isotopic analysis of organic remains. The two new chapters (stable isotopes and molecules and milk) bring together recent literature about ancient human diets.

Contents:

The development of archaeological chemistry Analytical techniques applied to archaeology Obsidian characterization in the eastern Mediterranean The geochemistry of clays and the provenance of ceramics The chemistry, corrosion and provenance of archaeological glass The chemical study of metals : the medieval and later brass industry in Europe The chemistry and use of resinous substances Amino acid stereochemistry and the first Americans Lead isotope geochemistry and the trade in metals The chemistry of human bone : diet, nutrition, status and mobility The detection of small biomolecules : dairy products in the archaeological record Whither archaeological chemistry?

Notes:

Previous ed.: 1996.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-84755-829-1

OCLC:

319518569