Quaternary Dating Methods

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This introductory textbook introduces the basics of dating, the range of techniques available and the strengths and limitations of each of the principal methods.

Coverage includes:

• the concept of time in Quaternary Science and related fields
• the history of dating from lithostratigraphy and biostratigraphy
• the development and application of radiometric methods
• different methods in dating: radiometric dating, incremental dating, relative dating and age equivalence

Presented in a clear and straightforward manner with the minimum of technical detail, this text is a great introduction for both students and practitioners in the Earth, Environmental and Archaeological Sciences.

Praise from the reviews:

"This book is a must for any Quaternary scientist." SOUTH AFRICAN GEOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL, September 2006

� � �very well organized, clearly and straightforwardly written and provides a good overview on the wide field of Quaternary dating methods� � �� JOURNAL OF QUATERNARY SCIENCE, January 2007

Quaternary Dating Methods Review

Mike Walker does us a huge favor in writing such a detailed, technical account of modern dating methods that range from tree rings (dendochronology) to isotopes (radiometric dating). He starts off with a history on dating methods and the search to find a reliable "clock" that range from using chronologies to isotopes. He then talks about certainties, precision, accuracy of dating methods and how scientists decide when to trust and when not to trust a certain date resulting from an instrument or dating technique. Throughout the book, Mike Walker carries the reader through and describes instruments and machines used in dating methods like for example, the 5-Mv Accelerator Mass Spectrometer used for Radiocarbon Dating objects.

It should be noted that this book deals with methods used for up to the Quaternary period dating, not beyond. That is, it is these methods are used for dates up to around 2.5 million years ago. No further.

There are numerous examples that are in-depth, for each dating method discussed in the book. For example, actual tree ring data (dendochronology) used to detect and estimate climate changes throughout Europe, Asian, and North America. Or Radiocarbon dating examples such as results of a few skulls of Mexican Palaeo-Americans with confidence levels and also results of the estimated ages of the Shroud of Turin as a result of Radiocarbon Dating.

Furthermore, Mike mentions and discusses the errors and examples of erroneous results from each of the dating methods found in this book. Also he discusses results that give way to certain philosophies such "apparent young age" results from U-Series dating. He is not afraid to talk about some conflicts within dating methods themselves such as 24 dates received for paintings at Cosquet Caves that range from 28,000 to 19,000 years ago. The interval of a 9,000 years means high uncertainty compared to the normal uncertainty ranges of less than 1,000 when the object is in the 1,000 to 60,000 years-ago ranges.

Here is the general basic setup of the chapters:
1. summary of Dating Methods themselves
2. instruments or machines used to obtain the data
3. problems and sources of error with the Dating methods
4. applications and actual dating of land, artifacts, and hominids

Overall, there is lots of information here for anyone who is interested in how certain anyone can be about ages claimed in the fields of science. Bravo for Mike Walker.

Here is a Chapter Synopsis of the whole book (not exhaustive):
1. Dating Methods and the Quaternary
- history of dating methods, precision and uncertainties

2. Radiometric Dating: Radiocarbon Dating
- radiocarbon measurement, sources of error, problematic materials, calibration, alternate Radiocarbon dating techniques, applications and usage and limits of use

3. Radiometric Dating: Long-Lived and Short-Lived Radioactive Isotopes
- Potassium-Argon Dating, Argon-Argon Dating, Uranium-Series Dating, Cosmetic Nuclide Dating, Lead-210 Dating, Caesium-137 Dating, Silicon-32 Dating, problems associated with all of these dating methods, applications and usage and limits of use

4. Radiometric Dating: Radiation Exposure Dating
- Luminescence Dating, Electron Spin Resonance Dating, Fission Track Dating, problems associated with these dating methods, applications and examples of usage and limits of use

5. Dating Using Annually Banded Records
- Dendochronology, Varve Chronology, Lichenometry, Annual Layers in Glacier Ice, Spleotherms, Corals, Molluscs, problems associated with these dating methods, applications and usage and limits of use

6. Relative Dating Methods
- Rock Surface Weathering, Obsidian Hydration Dating, Pedogenesis, Fossil Bone, Amino Acid Geochronology, problems associated with these dating methods, applications and usage and limits of use

7. Techniques for Establishing Age Equivalence
- Oxygen Isotope Chronostratigarphy, Tephrochronology, Palaeomagnetism, Palaeosols, problems associated with these methods, applications and usage and limits of use

8. Dating the Future
- Biomolecular dating

Hope this encourages people to buy this. This book too deserves a wide audience.

For further reading on dating methods (mostly Radiometric) and their foundations please look at Isotopes: Principles and Applications,Stable Isotope Geochemistry, Principles of Stable Isotope Geochemistry and others.

On a related note, anyone interested in the natural philosophy, evidence, and history of the age of the earth please read The Age of the Earth, Ancient Earth, Ancient Skies: The Age of Earth and its Cosmic Surroundings, and also read Radioisotopes and the Age of the Earth: A Young-Earth Creationist Research Initiative to balance the research by reading varying view points.

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Residential Ventilation Handbook : Ventilation to Improve Indoor Air Quality

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A comprehensive guide to residential ventilation systems� Ventilation is a critical component for building durability and occupant health.� Residential Ventilation Handbook gives you the information you need to select and install the appropriate ventilation system for any home. This practical resource covers the latest codes and standards, including the International Mechanical Code (IMC), International Residential Code (IRC), and ASHRAE-62-2 ("Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential Buildings") requirements, as well as green building guidelines. Ideal as an on-the-job reference and troubleshooting manual, this is an essential guide for novices and experienced contractors alike.   Residential Ventilation Handbook covers: � Basic applications, airflow, and sizing guidelines System design, installation details, and sound considerations Effects of house pressures Passive inlets, outlets, transfer grilles, and makeup air Verification of performance, testing, troubleshooting, service, and maintenance�   Costs of ventilation, including first costs and life-cycle costs Code and program requirements  Fan types and applications Ventilation for cooling and special applications  Humidifiers, dehumidifiers, filters, and ventilation accessories Indoor air/environmental quality concerns

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Statistical Thinking in Business, Second Edition

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Business students need the ability to think statistically about how to deal with uncertainty and its effect on decision-making in business and management. Traditional statistics courses and textbooks tend to focus on probability, mathematical detail, and heavy computation, and thus fail to meet the needs of future managers. Statistical Thinking in Business, Second Edition responds to the growing recognition that we must change the way business statistics is taught. It shows how statistics is important in all aspects of business and equips students with the skills they need to make sensible use of data and other information. The authors take an interactive, scenario-based approach and use almost no mathematical formulas, opting to use Excel for the technical work. This allows them to focus on using statistics to aid decision-making rather than how to perform routine calculations. New in the Second Edition: A completely revised chapter on forecasting Re-arrangement of the material on data presentation with the inclusion of histograms and cumulative line plots A more thorough discussion of the analysis of attribute data Coverage of variable selection and model building in multiple regression End of chapter summaries More end of chapter problems A variety of case studies throughout the book The second edition also comes with a wealth of ancillary materials provided on a CD-ROM packaged with the book. These include automatically-marked multiple-choice questions, answers to questions in the text, data sets, Excel experiments and demonstrations, an introduction to Excel, and the StiBstat Add-In for stem and leaf plots, box plots, distribution plots, control charts and summary statistics. Solutions to end-of-chapter exercises and powerpoint slides for lecturers are available directly from the publisher.

Statistical Thinking in Business, Second Edition Review

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Human Behavior in the Social Environment: Interweaving the Inner and Outer Worlds (Social Work Practice in Action)

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This new and updated edition of the vital human behavior textbook for graduate-level social work students emphasizes the biopsychosocial framework with a psychodynamic and developmental perspective, with updated information on contemporary thinking and the application of postmodern theory. Written from the perspective of a classroom teacher, faculty advisor, and clinician, Human Behavior in the Social Environment discusses current social issues such as older people, violence, and abuse.

The book approaches development through the life cycle, discussing the developmental challenges, tasks, and problems of each stage. Presenting complex concepts in a clear and understandable way, it also examines and integrates systems and organizational factors, as well as the impact of culture on clients and treatment programs.

Human Behavior in the Social Environment looks at:

• the biopsychosocial perspective
  
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While especially designed to benefit and enlighten graduate social work students it is also a valuable resource for undergraduate social work students as well as beginning and advanced readers in human services such as nursing, medicine, public health, clinical psychology, counseling, who will find this both a helpful review and source of new knowledge.

An instructor's manual �is available from http://www.routledge.com/9780789034182.

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Instant Access to Orthopedic Physical Assessment

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Here s a powerful quick reference and clinical tool - small enough to fit into your pocket, yet complete enough to cover any assessment test you need to perform! Detailing every test included in Illustrated Orthopedic Physical Assessment, 3rd Edition, this handy, thoroughly illustrated pocket guide includes only the essential information you need to know. Information for each test is presented in a consistent manner for quick reference, and includes: name of the test, alternate names for the test, suspected syndrome, concise description of the testing procedure, clinical pearl, and photo(s) of the procedure. Plus, just as in the parent text, each test also contains a corresponding orthopedic gamut which provides a summary of key points in a concise list, serving as a diagnostic rubric for use in patient exams.

• Fits in your lab coat pocket, giving you easy access to frequently used assessment and testing information.
• Every test from the parent textbook, Illustrated Orthopedic Physical Assessment, 3rd Edition, is included in this pocket guide.
• A consistent format for each test (the same format as the parent text) ensures that you � ll find the information you need quickly and easily.
• Clinical pearls appear with almost every test, detailing author � s own clinical experience and providing valuable insight to both students and practitioners.
• Nearly 400 orthopedic gamuts concisely cover anatomy, motion assessment, muscle function, and imaging elements - essential concepts for effective assessment and diagnostic decision-making.
• A complete index of tests appears on the inside cover in alphabetical order, as well as by body system, so you can see at a glance which tests are covered and where to find them.
• Nearly 500 illustrations (line drawings and photographs) show key moves of each test, and other necessary maneuvers, anatomy, and pathologies.
• A glossary of key abbreviations is included at the end of the book, familiarizing you with common clinical terms and notation.
• A comprehensive bibliography provides helpful references for further research and study.

• All-new photos clearly illustrate every assessment test.
• Updated content ensures you have the latest assessment information at your fingertips.

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