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Environmental Archaeology in Ireland

Eileen M Murphy author Nicki J Whitehouse author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Oxbow Books

Published:10th Oct '07

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This edited volume of 16 papers provides an introduction to the techniques and methodologies, approaches and potential of environmental archaeology within Ireland. Each of the 16 invited contributions focuses on a particular aspect of environmental archaeology and include such specialist areas as radiocarbon dating, dendrochronology, palaeoentomology, human osteoarchaeology, palynology and geoarchaeology, thereby providing a comprehensive overview of environmental archaeology within an Irish context. The inclusion of pertinent case studies within each chapter will heighten awareness of the profusion of high standard environmental archaeological research that is currently being undertaken on Irish material. The book will provide a key text for students and practitioners of archaeology, archaeological science and palaeoecology.

This is a no-nonsense guide to the state of the art and best practice, a must for those working in Irish archaeology and valuable also to researchers elsewhere.' -- British Archaeology British Archaeology The references and the themes are well-chosen, the reviews are useful and, as there was a gap in the literature, the book is to be commended.' -- The Holocene 18.7 The Holocene 18.7 A high quality volume that will become essential reading for those working in or studying environmental archaeology in Ireland'. -- Journal of Wetland Archaeology Journal of Wetland Archaeology

ISBN: 9781842172742

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306 pages