{"product_id":"handbook-of-archaeological-sciences-9781119592044","title":"Handbook of Archaeological Sciences","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): A. Mark Pollard\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Wiley\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Blackwell\u003cbr\u003e • Subject: Earth-Science\/Environment\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Agriculture - Agronomy - Soil Science\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHANDBOOK OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCES\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA modern and comprehensive introduction to methods and techniques in archaeology\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the newly revised Second Edition of the \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Archaeological Sciences\u003c\/i\u003e, a team of more than 100 researchers delivers a comprehensive and accessible overview of modern methods used in the archaeological sciences. The book covers all relevant approaches to obtaining and analyzing archaeological data, including dating methods, quaternary paleoenvironments, human bioarchaeology, biomolecular archaeology and archaeogenetics, resource exploitation, archaeological prospection, and assessing the decay and conservation of specimens. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverview chapters introduce readers to the relevance of each area, followed by contributions from leading experts that provide detailed technical knowledge and application examples. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A thorough introduction to human bioarchaeology, including hominin evolution and paleopathology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe use of biomolecular analysis to characterize past environments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Novel approaches to the analysis of archaeological materials that shed new light on early human lifestyles and societies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn-depth explorations of the statistical and computational methods relevant to archaeology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for graduate and advanced undergraduate students of archaeology, the \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Archaeological Sciences\u003c\/i\u003e will also earn a prominent place in the libraries of researchers and professionals with an interest in the geological, biological, and genetic basis of archaeological studies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45035469111447,"sku":"9781119592044","price":20028.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781119592044.webp?v=1769211899","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/handbook-of-archaeological-sciences-9781119592044","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}