Radiocarbon Dating: An Archaeological Perspective

by Royal Ervin Taylor

Writings in this book discuss radiocarbon dating in historical perspective. The application of the 14C method to archaeology materials are considered to be watershed in prehistoric studies. In 1948 Willard F. Libby delivered a public lecture which was describing basic validity of the 14C method, and since that time, the method has been the subject of long-term study. Archeologist, who used 14C method for their studies were concern for potential errors. This book gives an insight of archeological perspective on 14C dating. (powerofdreams)

224 pages, Hardcover

First published July 21, 1997