An Introduction to Tree-ring Dating

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University of Arizona Press, 1996 - 73 pages
Tree-ring dating, or dendrochronology, is the study of the chronological sequence of annual growth rings in trees. This book--a seminal study in its field--provides a simple yet eloquent introduction to the discipline, explaining what a dendrochronologist does both in the field and in the laboratory. Authors Stokes and Smiley first explain the basic principles of tree-ring dating, then describe details of the process, step by step, from the time a sample is collected until it is incorporated into a master chronology. The book focuses on coniferous evergreens of the Southwest, particularly pi–ons, because they have wide geographic distribution, constitute a large population, and show excellent growth response to certain controlling factors. The book is specifically concerned with the task of establishing a calendar date for a wood or charcoal specimen. This concise but thorough explication of an important discipline will make dendrochonology more meaningful to students and professionals in archaeology, forestry, hydrology, and global change.
 

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The Effect of Site on Tree Growth
9
Double Rings
16
Collection of Modern Specimens
29
LABORATORY TECHNIQUE
37
Preparation of Modern Specimens for Dating
44
Compiling a Master Chronology
53
A SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
65
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The late Terah L. Smiley was formerly the head of the geosciences department at the University of Arizona.

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