This book takes an in-depth look at the theory and methods inherent in the tracing of riverine sediments. Examined tracers include multi-elemental concentration data, fallout radionuclides (e.g., ²¹⁰Pb, ¹³⁷Cs, ⁷Be), radiogenic isotopes (particularly those of Pb, Sr, and Nd), and novel ( non-traditional ) stable isotopes (e.g., Cd, Cu, Hg, and Zn), the latter of which owe their application to recent advances in analytical chemistry. The intended goal is not to replace more traditional analyses of the riverine sediment system, but to show how...