Quaternary Dating Methods
Quaternary Dating Methods
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Published:
25 April, 2005
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Description
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
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780470869277 |
| ISBN10 | 0470869275 |
| Number Of Pages | 304 |
| Item Weight | 510 g |
| Product Dimensions | 172 x 248 x 18 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | John Wiley & Sons Inc |
| Format | paperback |
Media 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)
Author's Bio
Mike Walker is a highly experienced, script writer of drama and documentary for film, radio and television. He has won several Sony Awards for Best Play as well as a Royal Television Society Gold Medal and other awards including ones from the Society of Authors and Writers Guild. He has also written several novels and non-fiction works and teaches creative writing at Morley College London.