Dendrochronology is the scientific method of dating events and understanding past environmental conditions by analyzing tree rings. This book, edited by E. R. Cook and L. A. Kairiukstis, provides a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art methods of tree-ring analysis with a focus on their applications in environmental sciences. It covers the historical development of dendrochronology, primary data collection and sample treatment, tree-ring chronology development, climatic reconstruction, tree-ring/environment interactions, and applications in future environmental changes. The book is international in scope, with contributions from scientists around the world, including the United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. It includes chapters on the historical background of dendrochronology in different regions, primary data collection, data analysis, calibration and reconstruction methods, and the interaction between tree rings and the environment. The book also discusses the use of dendrochronology in studying future environmental changes, including the impact of solar activity and possible future environmental changes. The authors emphasize the importance of dendrochronology in understanding environmental changes and its applications in various fields such as climatology, ecology, and environmental science. The book is intended for use by foresters, climatologists, and environmental scientists interested in applying tree-ring analysis techniques. It is a valuable resource for understanding the principles and methods of dendrochronology and its applications in environmental science.Dendrochronology is the scientific method of dating events and understanding past environmental conditions by analyzing tree rings. This book, edited by E. R. Cook and L. A. Kairiukstis, provides a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art methods of tree-ring analysis with a focus on their applications in environmental sciences. It covers the historical development of dendrochronology, primary data collection and sample treatment, tree-ring chronology development, climatic reconstruction, tree-ring/environment interactions, and applications in future environmental changes. The book is international in scope, with contributions from scientists around the world, including the United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. It includes chapters on the historical background of dendrochronology in different regions, primary data collection, data analysis, calibration and reconstruction methods, and the interaction between tree rings and the environment. The book also discusses the use of dendrochronology in studying future environmental changes, including the impact of solar activity and possible future environmental changes. The authors emphasize the importance of dendrochronology in understanding environmental changes and its applications in various fields such as climatology, ecology, and environmental science. The book is intended for use by foresters, climatologists, and environmental scientists interested in applying tree-ring analysis techniques. It is a valuable resource for understanding the principles and methods of dendrochronology and its applications in environmental science.