02034oam 2200385 450 991082794200332120230809233211.01-78491-688-9(CKB)4100000011758342(MiAaPQ)EBC6476586(EXLCZ)99410000001175834220210629d2017 uy 0engurcnu||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierGeology for archaeologists a short introduction /J. R. L. AllenOxford, England :Archaeopress Publishing Ltd,[2017]©20171 online resource (158 pages) illustrationsIncludes index.1-78491-687-0 This short introduction aims to provide archaeologists of all backgrounds with a grounding in the principles, materials, and methods of geology. Sections include coverage of main rock-forming minerals and classes of rocks. Geological maps and structures are introduced, and the elements of geological stratigraphy and dating are explained and related to archaeological experience. Fluvial and coastal environments are important archaeological landscapes and their formation processes, sediments and topography are outlined. Stone for building, implement-making, tool-making, and making mortar are all discussed, followed by an introduction to clays and ceramics. A final chapter introduces metallurgical landscapes: metalliferous ores, mining and smelting, and metal-making industries. Each chapter ends with a short reading list, and many have selected case-histories in illustration of the points made. Included is a glossary of technical terms.Archaeological geologyArchaeological geology.930.1Allen John R. L.285775MiAaPQMiAaPQUtOrBLWBOOK9910827942003321Geology for archaeologists4124634UNINA