Handbook of Holocene Palaeoecology and Palaeohydrology

by B. E. Berglund (Editor), M. Ralska-Jasiewiczowa (Editor)

Overview

The Handbook of Holocene Palaeoecology and Palaeohydrology was originally published in 1986 and has been out of print for many years. The present book is a reprint of that volume, reprinted without changes to either text or illustrations.

The Handbook of Holocene Palaeoecology and Palaeohydrology was a breakthrough in standardizing methods applied in palaeoecology and palaeohydrology. Particular attention was paid to Holocene environmental changes in the temperate zone, but most methods can be applied to older Quaternary deposits and to areas outside the temperate zone. The need for uniform methods of correlating stratigraphical data on a continental scale was emphasized.

There have, of course, been methodological developments and a research expansion during the last 15 years, particularly in palaeolimnological studies. However, the basic methods for palaeoecological research strategy, for sampling and documentation of mire and lake deposits, for dating and for palaeochemical and palaeobiological analyses, are still the same as when the book was published.

The book will be a valuable reference work for those involved in the field of Quaternary paleoecology, including ecologists, geologists, geographers and archaeologists.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781930665804
Publisher:	Blackburn Press, The
Publication date:	06/28/2003
Pages:	869
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 9.30(h) x 2.20(d)

Table of Contents

The first handbook to apply palaeoecological methods to lake and mire deposits.

Focusing primarily on Holocene environmental change, leading contributors cover the theoretical background, research strategy, sampling and mapping techniques, stratigraphical methods, dating methods, physical-chemical and biological methods, and numerical treatment of biostratigraphical data.

Incorporates thoroughly revised and updated material from other sources.

Editorial Reviews

"As a handbook this volume leaves little to be desired, whether for the student who needs guidance in techniques or the professional who wishes the latest word on the calibration of radiocarbon dates, the numerical analysis of stratigraphic data, or microscopic analysis of unfamiliar fossils. It belongs in every library and laboratory concerned with the subject." Science



"With 41 chapters and 869 pages, the Handbook of Holocene Paleoecology and Paleohydrology describes almost all aspects of data collection and analysis that might be attempted when sediment cores from lakes and mires are studied. It is a fine reference text that should be in the laboratories of most Quaternary scientists." Progress in Physical Geography



"It will deservedly occupy a prominent position in research laboratories for many years to come." Quaternary Science Reviews



"… should be commended for their efforts in this volume to synthesize methods and research strategies in Quaternary paleoecology. This Handbook will serve as an important reference work for years to come." Ecology



"The lasting impression is of a masterly compendium on Holocene paleoecology and paleohydrology that many will covet." The Quaternary Research Association Newsletter

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