Scientific dating in archaeology / edited by Seren Griffiths ; with contributions by Martin Bridge [and 5 others].
| Other author | Griffiths, Seren, editor. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Oxford : Oxbow Books, 2022. |
| Description | 214 pages : illustrations (black and white), maps ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Studying scientific archaeology ; 5 Studying scientific archaeology ; 5. ^A1287969 |
| Summary | A variety of techniques have been developed to provide scientific chronologies of archaeological sites and material culture. These chronologies under-pin the narratives that are generated for prehistoric and other periods. The application of Bayesian statistical analysis to scientific chronologies has been hailed as 'a revolution in understanding', and has brought renewed emphasis onto how we generate scientific chronological data, how these data are applied into wider narratives, and the epistemological importance of these data. This volume will provide a timely review of the methods, applications and challenges of applying different scientific dating techniques to archaeological sites and material culture. It will then provide an introduction to Bayesian modelling, and highlight a series of considerations in the application of scientific dating techniques. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN | 9781789255621 pbk |
| ISBN | 1789255627 pbk |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | CC78 .S34 2022 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |