Chapter
Stable and radiogenic isotopes in biological archaeology: some applications
Abstract
Stable isotope ratio variation in natural systems reflects the dynamics of Earth systems processes and imparts isotope labels to Earth materials. Carbon isotope ratios of atmospheric CO2 record exchange of carbon between the biosphere and the atmosphere; the incredible journeys of migrating monarchs is documented by hydrogen isotopes in their wings; and water carries an isotopic record of its source and history as it traverses the atmosphere …
Authors
Schwarcz HP; White C; Longstaffe F
Book title
Isoscapes: Understanding movement, pattern, and process on Earth through isotope mapping
Editors
West JB; Bowen GJ; Dawson TE; Tu KP
Pagination
pp. 335-356
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Publication Date
2010
ISBN-13
978-90-481-3353-6