{"product_id":"9781118941058","title":"Archaeological Soil and Sediment Micromorphology","description":"\u003ch1\u003eArchaeological Soil and Sediment Micromorphology\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCristiano Nicosia | Georges Stoops\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Agriculture \/ Agronomy \/ Soil Science\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eArchaeological Soil and Sediment Micromorphology\u003c\/i\u003e goes beyond a mere review of current literature and features the most up to date contributions from numerous scientists working in the field. The book represents a groundbreaking and comprehensive resource covering the plethora of applications of micromorphology in archaeology. \u003ci\u003eArchaeological Soil and Sediment Micromorphology\u003c\/i\u003e offers researchers, students and professionals a systematic tool for the interpretation of thin sections of archaeological contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis important resource is also designed to help stimulate the use of micromorphology in archaeology outside Europe, where the technique is less frequently employed. Moreover, the authors hope to strengthen the proper application of soil micromorphology in archaeology, by illustrating its possibilities and referring in several cases to more specialized publications (for instance in the field of plant remains, pottery and phytoliths).  Written for anyone interested in the topic, this important text offers:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eContributions from most of the world's leading authorities on soil micromorphology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA series of chapters on the major topics selected among the most recurrent in literature about archaeological soil micromorphology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSystematic descriptions of all important micromorphological features\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecial analytical tools employed on thin sections, such as SEM\/EDS, image analysis, fluorescence microscopy, mass spectrometry, among others\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNumerous cross-references\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e400 illustrated full-colour plates\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe resource provides the most current and essential information for archaeologists, geoarchaeologists, soil scientists and sedimentologists. Comprehensive in scope, \u003ci\u003eArchaeological Soil and Sediment Micromorphology\u003c\/i\u003e offers professionals and students a much-needed tool for the interpretation of thin sections of archaeological contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Dr. Cristiano Nicosia,\u003c\/b\u003e Centre de Recherches en Archéologie et Patrimoine, Universitè Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Em. Prof. Dr. Georges Stoops,\u003c\/b\u003e Vakgroep Geologie, Universiteit Gent, Belgium   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 October 2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781118941058\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e496\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44310497329292,"sku":"9781118941058","price":134.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781118941058.jpg?v=1780159284","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781118941058","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}