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Geology for archaeologists : a short introduction /

This short introduction provides archaeologists of all backgrounds with a grounding in the principles, materials, and methods of geology. Each chapter ends with a short reading list, and many have selected case-histories in illustration of the points made. Included is a glossary of technical terms.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Allen, John R. L. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Summertown, Oxford : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd, 2017.
Colección:Archaeopress archaeology.
Temas:
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Why Geology Matters ; 2. Minerals ; 3. Rocks and Sediments ; 4. Geological Maps ; 5. Geological Stratigraphy ; 6. Geology and Landscape ; 7. Rivers and Water Management ; 8. Sea-Level and Coasts ; 9. Stone for Building ; 10. Stone for Tools and Implements ; 11. Pottery and Brick ; 12. Metallurgical Landscapes ; Glossary ; Index.