Quaternary Dating Methods

Mike Walker (University of Wales, Lampeter, UK)

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John Wiley & Sons Inc
25 April 2005

Earth sciences

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.

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

By: Mike Walker (University of Wales Lampeter UK)
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 172mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 510g
ISBN: 9780470869277
ISBN 10: 0470869275
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 25 April 2005
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Replaced By: 9781119412625
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for Quaternary Dating Methods

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)

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Quaternary Dating Methods

Mike Walker (University of Wales, Lampeter, UK)

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