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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. The 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; and, 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. "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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Book category Books in English Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning Earth sciences

• Full title: Quaternary Dating Methods
• Author: Walker
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 306
• EAN: 9780470869277
• ISBN: 0470869275
• ID: 04085046
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Weight: 570 g
• Dimensions: 239 × 164 × 17 mm
• Date of publishing: 25. April 2005

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