Sediments in Archaeological Context - Hardcover

This book concerns the analysis of sedimentary matrix particles, highlighting the potential of sediment analysis for answering archaeological questions. Chapters overview sedimentology and give examples of archaeological applications that illustrate the importance of studying sediments in archaeological contexts. Each chapter focuses on sediments within one type of depositional environment. This is an updated version of the book Archaeological Sediments in Context , published in 1985 and reprinted in 1988 by the Center for the Study of Early Man. This title differs from the original to reflect the emphasis of this book on the role of sediments in archaeology. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)