An Introduction to Tree-Ring Dating
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An Introduction to Tree-Ring Dating by Marvin A Stokes
Tree-ring dating, or dendrochronology, is the study of the chronological sequence of annual growth rings in trees. This book--a seminal study in its field--provides a simple yet eloquent introduction to the discipline, explaining what a dendrochronologist does both in the field and in the laboratory. Authors Stokes and Smiley first explain the basic principles of tree-ring dating, then describe details of the process, step by step, from the time a sample is collected until it is incorporated into a master chronology. The book focuses on coniferous evergreens of the Southwest, particularly pi ons, because they have wide geographic distribution, constitute a large population, and show excellent growth response to certain controlling factors. The book is specifically concerned with the task of establishing a calendar date for a wood or charcoal specimen. This concise but thorough explication of an important discipline will make dendrochonology more meaningful to students and professionals in archaeology, forestry, hydrology, and global change.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780816516803 |
| ISBN 10 | 0816516804 |
| Title | An Introduction to Tree-Ring Dating |
| Author | Marvin A Stokes |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | University of Arizona Press |
| Year published | 1996-10-30 |
| Number of pages | 73 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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