Radiocarbon Dating, Second Edition An Archaeological Perspective

Radiocarbon Dating, Second Edition by R.E. Taylor is published by Left Coast Press in 2014 and spans 404 pages. This edition serves as a significant revision and expansion of Taylor’s earlier work, providing an in-depth exploration of the advancements in the 14C method within archaeology. It discusses the factors influencing the accuracy and precision of 14C-based age estimates while reviewing the fundamental principles of the method.

Readers will find a comprehensive analysis of 14C dating anomalies and approaches to resolve them, alongside a critical examination of the application of 14C data in both Old and New World archaeology and late Quaternary paleoanthropology. This volume reflects on the methodologies and data that are essential for establishing chronologies in the prehistoric archaeological record, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the intersection of science and archaeology.