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Quaternary Dating Methods

By Mike Walker
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Quaternary Dating Methods by Mike Walker explores the scientific techniques used to determine the age of geological and archaeological samples from the Quaternary period. The book provides a thorough introduction to the principles and applications of different dating methods, essential for understanding the Earth's recent history and environmental change. It’s an invaluable resource for students and professionals in geology, archaeology, and environmental science.
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If you're keen on understanding how scientists determine the age of Earth's most recent geological period, you might enjoy this book. It delves into a variety of scientific dating techniques and is perfect for those intrigued by geology, archaeology, and the natural sciences.

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Presented in a clear and straightforward manner with the minimum of technical detail, this introductory textbook introduces the basics of dating, the range of techniques available and the strengths and limitations of each of the principal methods.

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This introductory textbook introduces the basics of dating, the range of techniques available, and the strengths and limitations of each of the principal methods. 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.

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Quaternary Dating Methods by Mike Walker is highly recommended for Quaternary scientists due to its structured and clear presentation. It effectively covers the vast domain of Quaternary dating techniques, making it a valuable resource for those in the field.

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ISBN: 9780470869277

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 April 2005

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 172.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 510g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

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.

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