1st Edition
by Gerald J. Conlogue (Author), Ronald G. Beckett (Author)
Advances in Paleoimaging: Applications for Paleoanthropology, Bioarchaeology, Forensics, and Cultural Artifacts builds on the research and advances in technology since the writing of the authors’ first book, Paleoimaging: Field Applications for Cultural Remains and Artifacts. Since Paleoimaging
was published in 2009, additional research settings for the application
of advanced imaging technologies have been identified. Practices are
now more widespread and standardized with the capabilities and
utilization of imaging methodologies increasing dramatically.
Given
the numerous advances in paleoimaging technique and technology, this
book chronicles the evolution that has taken place in all the imaging
modalities. Chapters include the coverage of magnetic resonance imaging,
computed tomography, plane and digital radiography, endoscopy, and
applications of x-ray fluorescence, as well as the principles of
industrial radiography. While the book focuses on a multimodal imaging
approach to anthropological and archaeological research, the authors and
contributing authors have vast experience in other areas and present
coverage of biological applications as well.
The
multidisciplinary chapters provide a foundation to understand the
application of various imaging modalities in archaeological,
anthropological, bioanthropological, and forensic settings. As such, Advances in Paleoimaging will
serve as an essential reference for conservators, museum archivists,
forensic anthropologists, paleopathologists, and archaeologists, who
perform non-destructive research on historical or culturally significant
artifacts, remains, or material from a forensic investigation.
