|
Revealing the Buried Past: Geophysics for Archaeologists
Product Description Thanks to ever more sophisticated technologym archaeologists can identify much that is beneath the soil without having to excavate. From banging the surface of the ground with a pick in the late 19th century, through Atkinson’s revolutionary use of the “Megger–Earth Tester,” to modern-day radar survey, the value of geophysical techniques is lucidly explained with many real–life case studies. Publisher Description Thanks to ever more sophisticated technology archaeologists can identify much that is beneath the soil without having to excavate. From Pitt– Rivers banging the surface of the ground with a pick in the late nineteenth century, through Atkinson’s revolutionary use of the “Megger–Earth Tester”, to modern–day radar survey, the value of geophysical techniques is lucidly explained—with many real–life case studies. Chris Gaffney and John Gater are visiting lecturers at the University of Bradford and associate editors of The Journal of Archaeological Prospecting. They have been advisers to Channel 4’s Time Team for ten years, and John Gater appears regularly on the program.
|
 |
|||
|
|||
|
|||
Current Page: engineeringbookmonster > Geophysics > Revealing the Buried Past: Geophysics for Archaeologists Try the Arcspider search for hard to find Geophysics texts and references. Locate authoritative works by top researchers and authors in Geophysics and other science and engineering fields. Our database includes a huge collection of tools for the practicing engineer or student. Find the latest edition of a textbook, specification or an obscure periodical - and buy at a discount!
NOTE: All prices, specifications, and availability Copyright © 2008, engineeringbookmonster.com info@engineeringbookmonster.com Privacy Policy |
|||
