In Hot Carbon, John F. Marra tells the untold story of this scientific revolution. He weaves together the workings of the many disciplines that employ carbon-14 with gripping tales of the individuals who pioneered its possibilities.

Preparation of Compounds Labeled with Tritium and Carbon-14 is a comprehensive, authoritative and up-to-date discussion of the strategies, synthetic approaches, reactions techniques, and resources for the preparation of compounds labeled ...

Accessible text and a concluding quiz help readers engage with this important information, making this volume a valuable addition to any library and classroom.

Though carbon dating has only been put into practice since the late 1940s, it has since revolutionized the work of archaeologists around the world.