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Bones, rocks and stars : the science of when things happened
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Bones, rocks and stars : the science of when things happened

by Chris Turney

This guide explores the scientific methods used to date historical objects and events, including carbon dating and DNA sequencing. It examines case studies from human evolution to the pyramids to demonstrate how researchers reconstruct the chronology of the past.

Accession 12207 ISBN 9781403985996 Publisher MacMillan
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