Bioarchaeology: An Integrated Approach to Working with Human Remains (2013) - Martin, Harrod & Perez [Seduction28]

Worth 170$

Series: Manuals in Archaeological Method, Theory and Technique
Publisher: Springer (March 16, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1461463777
ISBN-13: 978-1461463771

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.