Archaeological Soil and Sediment Micromorphology 1st Edition by Cristiano Nicosia, Georges Stoops ISBN 1118941055 9781118941058

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ISBN 10: 1118941055 
ISBN 13: 9781118941058
Author: Cristiano Nicosia, Georges Stoops

Archaeological Soil and Sediment Micromorphology goes beyond a mere review of current literature and features the most up to date contributions from numerous scientists working in the field. The book represents a groundbreaking and comprehensive resource covering the plethora of applications of micromorphology in archaeology. Archaeological Soil and Sediment Micromorphology offers researchers, students and professionals a systematic tool for the interpretation of thin sections of archaeological contexts.

This important resource is also designed to help stimulate the use of micromorphology in archaeology outside Europe, where the technique is less frequently employed. Moreover, the authors hope to strengthen the proper application of soil micromorphology in archaeology, by illustrating its possibilities and referring in several cases to more specialized publications (for instance in the field of plant remains, pottery and phytoliths).  Written for anyone interested in the topic, this important text offers.

Archaeological Soil and Sediment Micromorphology 1st Table of contents:

I.1 Aims and Structure of the Book
I.2 Definition and History of Soil Micromorphology
I.3 Micromorphology and Archaeology
I.4 Use of Micromorphology in Geoarchaeology
I.5 Techniques
I.6 Concluding Remarks
References
Part I: Inclusions in Archaeological Soils and Sediments
1 Bone and Other Skeletal Tissues
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Micromorphology
1.3 Taphonomy of Bone
1.4 Guidelines for Micromorphological Analysis
2 Avian Eggshell
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Biological Characteristics
2.3 Optical and Morphological Properties
2.4 Examples
2.5 Conclusions
References
3 Mollusc Shell
3.1 Biological Characteristics
3.2 Optical and Morphological Properties
3.3 Examples
3.4 Conclusions
References
4 Biospheroids Produced by Earthworms
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Morphological and Optical Characteristics
4.3 Preservation Potential
4.4 Archaeological Examples
4.5 Arion Granules
References
5 Faecal Spherulites
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Biological Characteristics
5.3 Optical Characteristics
5.4 Preservation Potential
5.5 Archaeological Examples
References
6 Excrements of Herbivores
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Micromorphology
6.3 Taphonomy
References
7 Excrements of Omnivores and Carnivores
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Excrements of Omnivores
7.3 Excrements of Carnivores
7.4 Human Excrements
7.5 Future Research
References
8 Guano
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Micromorphology
8.3 Archaeological Implications
8.4 Future Prospects
References
9 Ova of Intestinal Parasites
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Characteristics of Specific Parasite Eggs
9.3 Limitations of the Study of Helminth Eggs in Micromorphological Thin Sections
9.4 Conclusion
References
10 Earth Construction Materials
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Mud Bricks
10.3 Cob
10.4 Wattle and Daub
10.5 Conclusion
References
11 Laterite as Construction Material
References
12 Turf as Construction Material
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Micromorphology
References
13 Plant Remains
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Micromorphology
13.3 Future Prospects
References
14 Chaff
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Micromorphology
14.3 Conclusion
References
15 Charred Plant Remains
References
16 Coal
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Types of Coal (after Read 1971)
16.3 Optical and Morphological Properties
16.4 Alteration of Coal by Burning
16.5 Archaeological Examples
16.6 Conclusions
References
17 Plant Ash
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Micromorphology
17.3 Ash Taphonomy
References
18 Opal Phytoliths
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Micromorphology
18.3 Brief Review of Previous Micromorphological Studies Reporting Phytoliths
18.4 Deposition and Accumulation in Archaeological Units
References
19 Siliceous Microfossils from Single‐Celled Organisms: Diatoms and Chrysophycean Stomatocysts
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Habitat Preferences of Diatoms and Chrysophycean Cysts
19.3 Identification of Siliceous Microfossils produced by Single‐Celled Organisms
19.4 Siliceous Microfossils from Single‐Celled Organisms in Archaeological Soil Micromorphology
References
20 Opal Sponge Spicules
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Micromorphology
References
21 Burnt Soils and Sediments
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Physical, Chemical, Mineralogical and Micromorphological Changes
21.3 Experiments at Different Temperature Regimes
21.4 Conclusion
References
22 Burnt Carbonates
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Thermal Diagenesis of Carbonate Materials
22.3 Carbonate Materials from Different Temperature Regimes
22.4 Archaeological Examples
22.5 Conclusions
References
23 Calcareous Mortars, Plasters and Floors
23.1 Introduction
23.2 Micromorphology
23.3 Alteration of Mortars and Plasters
23.4 Conclusion
References
24 Gypsic Mortars and Plasters
24.1 Introduction
24.2 Micromorphology
24.3 Alteration
24.4 Conclusion
References
25 Ceramic Materials
25.1 Introduction
25.2 Micromorphology
25.3 Conclusion
References
26 Metals and Metalworking Residues
26.1 Introduction
26.2 Micromorphology
26.3 Conclusions
References
27 Lithic Artefacts
27.1 Introduction
27.2 Micromorphology
27.3 Discussion
References
Part II: Current Topics in Archaeological Soil and Sediment Micromorphology
28 Soils Disturbed by Vegetation Clearance and Tillage
28.1 Introduction
28.2 Micromorphological Features related to Vegetation Clearance by Fire
28.3 Micromorphological Features Indicative of Bare Surfaces
28.4 Micromorphology of Structural and Textural Features Revealing the use of Implements
28.5 Final Remarks
References
29 Animal Gathering Enclosures
29.1 Introduction
29.2 Organic‐Rich Dung Deposits
29.3 Organic‐Poor Dung Deposits
29.4 Conclusion
References
30 Trampling, Poaching and the Effect of Traffic
30.1 Introduction
30.2 Trampling
30.3 Poaching
30.4 Traffic
30.5 Experimentally Trampled Sediments and Surfaces
30.6 Conclusion
References
31 Combustion Features
31.1 Introduction
31.2 Classification of Combustion Features
31.3 Analytical Strategy
31.4 Common Microscopic Products of Combustion
31.5 Stratigraphy, Fabric and Classification of Intact Combustion Structures
31.6 Stratigraphy and Fabric of Physically Reworked Combustion Structures
31.7 Microscopic Evidence for Chemical Diagenesis of Intact and Reworked Combustion Structures
31.8 Synthesis
31.9 Conclusion
References
32 European Dark Earth
32.1 Introduction
32.2 Sampling and Analytical Procedures
32.3 Features Associated with Natural Formation Processes
32.4 Features Associated with Human Activities
32.5 Concluding Remarks
References
33 Amazonian Dark Earths
33.1 Introduction
33.2 Sampling Considerations
33.3 Soil Micromorphology of ADEs
34.4 Conclusions
References
34 Cave and Rock Shelter Sediments
34.1 Introduction
34.2 Common Microfabrics from Rock Shelter and Cave Sites
34.3 Conclusion
References
Part III: Additional Techniques
35 Sampling for Soil Micromorphology
35.1 Introduction
35.2 Sampling Strategy
35.3 Taking Samples in the Field
35.4 Labelling
35.5 Transport and Preservation
References
36 Fluorescence Microscopy
36.1 Principles of the Analytical Method
36.2 Sampling and Analytical Procedure
36.3 Applications in Archaeology
36.4 Concluding Remarks
References
37 Gas Chromatography – Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)
37.1 Principles of the Analytical Method
37.2 Sampling and Analytical Procedure
37.3 Archaeological Applications
References
38 Isotope Mass Spectrometry (On Microdrilled Powders)
38.1 Principles of the Analytical Method
38.2 Sampling and Analytical Procedure
38.3 Archaeological Applications
38.4 Concluding Remarks
References
39 FTIR Microscopy
39.1 Principles of the Analytical Method
39.2 Sampling and Analytical Procedure
39.3 Archaeological Applications
References
40 X‐ray Microdiffraction
40.1 Fundamentals of X‐ray Diffraction
40.2 XRD Instrumentation
40.3 Output and Analysis
40.4 Applications to Archaeological Micromorphology Samples
40.5 Concluding Remarks
References
41 Micro XRF
41.1 Principles of the Analytical Method
41.2 Sampling and Analytical Procedure
41.3 Archaeological Applications
41.4 Concluding Remarks
References
42 Micro‐CT Scanning: Micro‐CT Scanning
42.1 Principles of the Analytical Method
42.2 Sampling and Analytical Procedures
42.3 Archaeological Applications
42.4 Concluding Remarks
References
43 Electron Probe X‐ray Microanalysis (SEM‐EPMA) Techniques
43.1 Principles of the Techniques
43.2 Sample Preparation and Analysis
43.3 Archaeological Applications
References
44 Reflected Light
44.1 Principles of the Analytical Method
44.2 Sampling and Analytical Procedure
44.3 Archaeological Applications

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