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Tables of Contents for Chronometric Dating in Archaeology
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Chapter 1 Climatostratigraphy
1
30
Martin J. Aitken
Stephen Stokes
Abstract
1
1
Introduction
2
1
Frameworks Based on Proxy Indicators
3
5
Marine and Ice Core Predictions
8
11
Manifestations of Marine and Ice Core Predictions
19
5
Conclusion
24
1
References
25
6
Chapter 2 Dendrochronology
31
34
Jeffrey S. Dean
Abstract
31
1
Introduction
32
1
Dendrochronology
32
1
Historical Background
32
2
Concepts and Principles
34
5
Techniques
39
5
Archaeological Tree-Ring Analysis
44
1
Applications
45
7
Future Prospects
52
3
Conclusion
55
1
References
55
10
Chapter 3 Radiocarbon Dating
65
32
R. E. Taylor
Abstract
65
1
Introduction
65
1
Radiocarbon Dating Model
66
3
First and Second Generation Radiocarbon Studies
69
4
Third Generation Studies: Recent Developments
73
11
Case Study: Archaeological Applications of AMS Technology
84
7
Conclusion
91
1
References
92
5
Chapter 4 Potassium-Argon/Argon-Argon Dating Methods
97
30
Robert C. Walter
Abstract
97
1
Introduction
98
3
The K-Ar Method
101
3
The (40)Ar/(39)Ar Method
104
4
Precision and Accuracy
108
1
Applications to Hominid Evolution
109
11
Conclusion
120
2
References
122
5
Chapter 5 Fission-Track Dating
127
32
John Westgate
Amanjit Sandhu
Philip Shane
Abstract
127
1
Introduction
128
1
Fission-Track Dating
128
2
Fading of Fission Tracks
130
3
Isothermal Plateau Fission-Track Dating Method Applied to Volcanic Glass Shards
133
8
External Detector Fission-Track Dating Method Applied to Zircons
141
2
Toba Tephra (c. 74 ka) on the Indian Subcontinent and Its Archaeological Significance
143
3
Itpft Ages of Distal Tephra Beds Associated with Pliocene Hominid-Bearing Sediments in Ethiopia
146
4
Age of the Late Cenozoic Loess Record in Interior Alaska
150
3
Conclusion
153
2
References
155
4
Chapter 6 Uranium Series Dating
159
24
Henry P. Schwarcz
Abstract
159
1
Introduction
159
2
The Background of U-Series Dating
161
5
Datable Materials
166
3
Techniques of Analysis
169
3
Application to Archaeology: Ante-, Syn-, and Post-Quem Deposition
172
3
Case Studies
175
4
Conclusion
179
1
References
180
3
Chapter 7 Luminescence Dating
183
34
Martin J. Aitken
Abstract
183
1
Introduction
183
1
Outline of TL Dating; Application to Pottery
184
13
Thermoluminescence Dating of Other Heated Materials
197
4
Thermoluminescence Dating of Stalagmitic Calcite
201
1
Thermoluminescence Dating of Unburnt Sediment
202
4
Optical Dating of Unburnt Sediment
206
3
Limitations in Age Range
209
2
Accuracy, Error Limits, Citation
211
1
Conclusion
212
1
References
213
4
Chapter 8 Electron Spin Resonance Dating
217
44
Rainer Grun
Abstract
217
1
Introduction
217
1
Basic Principles of ESR Dating
218
3
ESR Measurement
221
1
Determination of the Accumulated Dose, D(1)
222
1
Determination of the Dose Rate, D
223
2
ESR Dating of Tooth Enamel
225
18
ESR Dating of Speleothems
243
4
ESR Dating of Spring Deposited Travertines
247
2
ESR Dating of Shells
249
4
ESR Dating of Burnt Flint
253
2
Future Developments
255
1
General Conclusions
255
1
References
256
5
Chapter 9 Protein and Amino Acid Diagenesis Dating
261
36
P. E. Hare
D. W. Von Endt
J. E. Kokis
Abstract
261
1
Introduction
261
2
General Principles
263
8
Amino Acid Racemization Applications
271
15
Conclusion
286
1
References
287
10
Chapter 10 Obsidian Hydration Dating
297
26
Irving Friedman
Fred W. Trembour
Richard E. Hughes
Abstract
297
1
Introduction
297
3
Laboratory Techniques
300
7
Conversion to Age
307
8
Comparisons of Dating Methods
315
2
Conclusions
317
1
References
317
6
Chapter 11 Archaeomagnetic Dating
323
34
Robert S. Sternberg
Abstract
323
1
Introduction
323
2
Principles of Archaeomagnetic (Directional) Dating
325
3
Principles of Archaeointensity Dating
328
1
Applications
329
9
Case Studies
338
9
Magnetic Reversal Dating
347
3
Summary
350
1
References
351
6
Chapter 12 Surface Dating Using Rock Varnish
357
32
Joan S. Schneider
Paul R. Bierman
Abstract
357
1
Introduction
357
8
Cation-Ratio Dating
365
6
Radiocarbon Dating Rock Varnish
371
9
Archaeological Applications: Current Issues and Problems
380
3
Summary
383
1
References
384
5
About the Editors
389
2
Index
391