Archaeological Chemistry (3rd Edition)
Archaeological Chemistry (3rd Edition) by A Mark Pollard, published by the Royal Society of Chemistry on January 16, 2017, is a comprehensive textbook that delves into the intersection of chemistry and archaeology. This edition, spanning 585 pages, provides insights into how chemical analysis can illuminate the nature and origin of both organic and inorganic artifacts recovered from archaeological sites, thereby enhancing our understanding of human social history.
Readers will find a thorough examination of widely used analytical techniques in archaeology, including a new chapter on proteomics that highlights recent advancements in protein recognition for dating and characterization. The book discusses various archaeological investigations where chemistry plays a crucial role in tracing the origins of artifacts, covering topics such as obsidian, ceramics, glass, metals, and resins. This edition serves as a valuable resource for students in archaeological science and chemistry, as well as for professionals involved in the conservation of human artifacts.
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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.
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