Current Research in Phytolith Analysis: Applications in Archaeology and Paleoecology. Deborah M. Pearsall and Dolores R. Piperno, editors. MASCA Research Papers in Science and Archaeology, Vol. 10. Museum Applied Science Center for Archaeology, University Museum, University of Pennsylvania, 1993. 212 pp., figures, tables, references, indexes. $35.00 (cloth).

1996 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 430-431 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irwin Rovner
Keyword(s):  
Applied Science ◽  
University Of Pennsylvania ◽  
Science Center ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Phytolith Analysis ◽  
University Museum

The Applied Science Center for Archaeology

1963 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 237-239
Author(s):  
Froelich Rainey
Keyword(s):  
Trace Elements ◽  
Applied Science ◽  
Science Center ◽  
Precise Location ◽  
New Techniques ◽  
University Museum ◽  
The University ◽  
Further Development

AbstractThe Applied Science Center for Archaeology of the University Museum in Philadelphia is now experimenting with devices that will facilitate the task of precise location and even discovery of cultural strata. The Geohm resistometer and the proton magnetometer are both being used satisfactorily, and further development of a new sonic device has begun. The Center has also been studying new techniques for the determination of trace elements in metals and ceramics, and the thermoluminescence method for dating pottery and other fired objects. In cooperation with the already established radiocarbon laboratory, a project is underway to acquire and date tree samples of very great age. The Center is also gathering and cross-indexing information on completed analyses carried out with the various dating devices and techniques. This information is drawn from both published and unpublished materials.

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