Archaeologists and archaeology students have long since needed an authoritative account of the techniques now available to them, designed to be understood by non-scientists. This book fills the gap and it offers a two-tier approach to the subject. The main text is a coherent introduction to the whole field of science-based dating, written in plain langauge for non-scientists. Additional end-notes, however, offer a a more technical understanding, and cater for those who have a scientific and mathematical background.

About the Author
Martin Aitken retired in 1989 as Professor of Archaeometry and Deputy Director of the Research Laboratory for Archaeology and the History of Art, Oxford University.

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'Martin Aitken xxx; provides just the kind of lucid, well-balanced view of these new dating methods which archaeologists have long been waiting for.'

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Book Information
ISBN 9780582493094
Author M. Aitken
Format Paperback
Page Count 296
Imprint Longman
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 825g
Dimensions(mm) 155mm * 234mm * 15mm