Handbook for the analysis of micro-particles in archaeological samples / Amanda G. Henry, editor.
Henry, Amanda.
2020
CC75.5
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Title Handbook for the analysis of micro-particles in archaeological samples / Amanda G. Henry, editor.
ISBN 9783030426224 (electronic book)
303042622X (electronic book)
3030426211
9783030426217
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-42
Imprint Cham : Springer, 2020.
Language English
Description 1 online resource
Other Standard Identifiers 10.1007/978-3-030-42
Call Number CC75.5
Dewey Decimal Classification 930.1
Summary This handbook provides a resource for those already familiar with some kinds of micro-particles who wish to learn more about others, or for those just starting out in the study of microremains who wish to have a broad understanding about microscopic archaeology. Topics covered in this handbook include diatom microfossils, starch granules, pollen grains, phytoliths, natural fibers, volcanic glass, minerals, insect remains, and feathers. Archaeological investigations increasingly rely on specialist identification of microscopic remnants found in sites. These micro-particles can provide information about the site environment and human activities that may not be apparent from artifacts and materials preserved on the macro-scale, and have given us new, and often high-profile, information about our past. The investigation of this "invisible archaeology" - that is, invisible to the naked eye - is still somewhat new, and generally each kind of micro-particle is studied individually. Researchers become experts in a narrow range of micro-particle types, but may be less familiar with, or even completely unaware of, the multitude of other forms that are frequently encountered in archaeological samples. This handbook's accessible approach is suitable for those at the beginner level.-- Provided by publisher.
Note Includes index.
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Added Author Henry, Amanda.
Series Interdisciplinary contributions to archaeology.
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Preface
Chapter 1. Introduction
Part I. Micro-Particles primarily used for reconstructing environmental and sedimentary contexts
Chapter 2. Coccoliths and Other Marine Microfossils in Microparticle Analysis
Chapter 3. Diatom Microfossils in Archeological Settings
Chapter 4. Non-pollen Palynomorphs
Part 2. Micro-Particles primarily used for analysis of human behavior
diet, health, plant use, animal husbandry, and more
Chapter 5. Starch Granules as Markers of Diet and Behavior
Chapter 6. Ash and Dung Calcitic Micro-Remains
Chapter 7. Identification of Natural Fibers
Chapter 8. Parasite Microremains: Preservation, Recovery, Processing, and Identification
Part 3. Micro-Particles widely used for both environmental and behavioral reconstruction
Chapter 9. Pollen and Archaeology
Chapter 10. Microscopic Charcoal Signal in Archaeological Contexts
Chapter 11. Phytolith Analysis in Paleoecology and Archaeology
Chapter 12. Other Micro-particles: Volcanic Glass, Minerals, Insect Remains, Feathers, and Other Plant Parts
Index.

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