Archaeological chemistry / Zvi Goffer.
Publication details: Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley-Interscience, 2007.Edition: 2nd edDescription: xxii, 623 p. : illISBN:- 9780471252887 (cloth)
- 930.102 8 P7
Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Books | Mahatma Gandhi University Library General Stacks | 930.102 8 P7 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 49722 |
Browsing Mahatma Gandhi University Library shelves, Shelving location: General Stacks Close shelf browser (Hides shelf browser)
930.1 Q5 Bioarchaeology : | 930.1 Q6 What happened in history/ | 930.1 Q61 Social Theory in Archaeology and Ancient History : | 930.102 8 P7 Archaeological chemistry / | 930107 205 4 Q4 Nation first: | 932.023 Q6 Studies in Coptic culture : | 933.050 92 Q8 Herod : |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 529-602) and index.
Minerals: rock and stone: pigments, abrasives, and gemstones -- Lithics: flint and obsidian -- Sand: glass, glaze, and enamel -- Secondary rocks: building stone, brick, cement, and mortar -- Ores: metals and alloys -- Sediments and soils -- Clay: pottery and other ceramic materials -- The biosphere: organic and biological substances -- Carbohydrates: wood, gums, and resins -- Lipids: oils, fats, and waxes; soap -- Proteins: skin, leather, and glue -- The nucleic acids: human traits; genetics and evolution -- Fibers: yarn, textiles, and cordage; writing materials -- Dyes and dyeing -- Bioinorganic materials: bone, ivory, and shell; phytoliths -- Some ancient remains: mummies, fossils, and coprolites -- The environment and decay of archaeological materials -- Authentication of antiquities -- Appendixes: I. The chemical elements -- II. Chronometric dating methods: selection criteria -- III. Symbols, constants, units, and equivalencies.
There are no comments on this title.