Quaternary Dating Methods

This introductory textbook introduces the basics of dating, the range of techniques available and the strengths and limitations of each of the principal methods.Coverage includes: the concept of time in Quaternary Science and related fieldsthe history of dating from lithostratigraphy and biostratigraphythe development and application of radiometric methodsdifferent methods in dating: radiometric dating, incremental dating, relative dating and age equivalencePresented 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.Praise for the 1st edition:"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