| Bioarchaeology: An Integrated Approach to Working with Human Remains 2013 Edition Contributor(s): Martin, Debra L. (Author), Harrod, Ryan P. (Author), Pérez, Ventura R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1493921193 ISBN-13: 9781493921195 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Archaeology - Science | Life Sciences - Biology - Social Science | Anthropology - General |
| Dewey: 930.1 |
| Series: Manuals in Archaeological Method, Theory and Technique |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (0.90 lbs) 262 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Bioarchaeology is the analysis of human remains within an interpretative framework that includes contextual information. This comprehensive and much-needed manual provides both a starting point and a reference for archaeologists, bioarchaeologists and others working in this integrative field. The authors cover a range of bioarchaeological methods and theory including: Ethical issues involved in dealing with human remains Theoretical approaches in bioarchaeology Techniques in taphonomy and bone analysis Lab and forensic techniques for skeletal analysis Best practices for excavation techniques Special applications in bioarchaeology With case studies from bioarchaeological research, the authors integrate theoretical and methodological discussion with a wide range of field studies from different geographic areas, time periods, and data types, to demonstrate the full scope of this important field of study. |