Handbook for the Analysis of Micro-Particles in Archaeological Samples / edited by Amanda G. Henry.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Henry, Amanda G., editor.

SpringerLink (Online service)

George Clapp Vaillant Book Fund.

Series:

Interdisciplinary contributions to archaeology 1568-2722

Interdisciplinary Contributions to Archaeology, 1568-2722

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

History.

Archaeology.

History, general.

Local Subjects:

History, general.

Archaeology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XI, 304 pages 79 illustrations, 44 illustrations in color).

Edition:

First edition 2020.

Contained In:

Springer Nature eBook

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2020.

System Details:

text file PDF

Summary:

This handbook provides a resource for those already familiar with some kinds of micro-particles who wish to learn more about others, or for those just starting out in the study of microremains who wish to have a broad understanding about microscopic archaeology. Topics covered in this handbook include diatom microfossils, starch granules, pollen grains, phytoliths, natural fibers, volcanic glass, minerals, insect remains, and feathers. Archaeological investigations increasingly rely on specialist identification of microscopic remnants found in sites. These micro-particles can provide information about the site environment and human activities that may not be apparent from artifacts and materials preserved on the macro-scale, and have given us new, and often high-profile, information about our past. The investigation of this "invisible archaeology" - that is, invisible to the naked eye - is still somewhat new, and generally each kind of micro-particle is studied individually. Researchers become experts in a narrow range of micro-particle types, but may be less familiar with, or even completely unaware of, the multitude of other forms that are frequently encountered in archaeological samples. This handbook's accessible approach is suitable for those at the beginner level. .

Contents:

Preface

Chapter 1. Introduction

Part I. Micro-Particles primarily used for reconstructing environmental and sedimentary contexts

Chapter 2. Coccoliths and Other Marine Microfossils in Microparticle Analysis

Chapter 3. Diatom Microfossils in Archeological Settings

Chapter 4. Non-pollen Palynomorphs

Part 2. Micro-Particles primarily used for analysis of human behavior - diet, health, plant use, animal husbandry, and more

Chapter 5. Starch Granules as Markers of Diet and Behavior

Chapter 6. Ash and Dung Calcitic Micro-Remains

Chapter 7. Identification of Natural Fibers

Chapter 8. Parasite Microremains: Preservation, Recovery, Processing, and Identification

Part 3. Micro-Particles widely used for both environmental and behavioral reconstruction

Chapter 9. Pollen and Archaeology

Chapter 10. Microscopic Charcoal Signal in Archaeological Contexts

Chapter 11. Phytolith Analysis in Paleoecology and Archaeology

Chapter 12. Other Micro-particles: Volcanic Glass, Minerals, Insect Remains, Feathers, and Other Plant Parts

Index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the George Clapp Vaillant Book Fund.

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

9783030426224

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.