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(More customer reviews)It is good to see that archaeological science is alive and well. Given the wave of post-processualism that is ever so popular, Plenum Press should be thanked for publishing no-nonsense archaeological method books like these.
The big gives a nice overview of the state of archaeological obsidian studies. In part due to advances in analytical equipment, in part given the fact we know a lot more than the late 1970s, this is an excellent sequel to ADVANCES IN OBSIDIAN GLASS STUDIES.
The book contains a nice overview of obsidian studies from an analytical perspective and a geographic perspective. Techniques such as x-ray fluorescence, neutron activation analysis, and proton induced x-ray emission are nicely introduced to the reader. The state of obsidian studies is reviewed for most of the Old and New World. The only regions that seem to be missing are Japan and the Near East. The chapter by Glascock et al. is a nice overview of some common multivariate statistical techniques used by archaeologists.
A fantastic book for archaeological scientists, geologists, or anyone else interested in obsidian studies.
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The use of obsidian archaeometry has expanded dramatically inthe last 20 years, due partly to technological advances and partly torecognition by archaeologists that archaeometrists provide much moreinformation than mere measurement. Since the mid-70s, however, no bookhas appeared to document the latest advances. ArchaeologicalObsidian Studies, the only volume of its kind in print,corrects this situation by presenting the current state of thescience, from volcanic glass geochemistry to hydration analysis.Archaeologists, museum professionals, geologists, materialsscientists, and students will find this volume to be an indispensableguide to modern archaeometric theory and methodology, both in the laband in the field.
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