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Author : Simon Mays
Release : 2002-06
Genre : Science
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Book Synopsis The Archaeology of Human Bones by : Simon Mays
Download or read book The Archaeology of Human Bones written by Simon Mays. This book was released on 2002-06. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of this book is to provide an introduction to what can be learnt from the scientific study of human skeletal remains from archaeological sites.
Author : Douglas H. Ubelaker
Release : 1980
Genre : Anthropometry
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Book Synopsis Human Bones and Archeology by : Douglas H. Ubelaker
Download or read book Human Bones and Archeology written by Douglas H. Ubelaker. This book was released on 1980. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Ann Stirland
Release : 1986
Genre : Social Science
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Book Synopsis Human Bones in Archaeology by : Ann Stirland
Download or read book Human Bones in Archaeology written by Ann Stirland. This book was released on 1986. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Archaeology is often thought of as being concerned with the material remains of previous groups of people; traditionally only their monuments and their artefacts have been studied. However, another aspect of archaeology is the study of the physical environment in which people lived. Environmental archaeology is concerned with this work and includes the study of soils, food sources and animal bones. It also includes the study of the people themselves, from the skeletal remains. This is known as physical anthropology and, like any other aspect of environmental archaeology, is very specialized. This book describes in simple terms the various procedures used by the specialist. The effects of different burial conditions and rituals on the bones are explained and ways of excavation and treatment are suggested. The human skeleton is described, as are methods of recording and analysis. The effects of accident and disease on the skeleton are included and examples from various groups of skeletons are discussed. The numerous illustrations show the reader what to look for and a comprehensive further reading list is included.
Author : Clark Spencer Larsen
Release : 2015-03-30
Genre : History
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Book Synopsis Bioarchaeology by : Clark Spencer Larsen
Download or read book Bioarchaeology written by Clark Spencer Larsen. This book was released on 2015-03-30. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A synthetic treatment of the study of human remains from archaeological contexts for current and future generations of bioarchaeologists.
Author : M. Anne Katzenberg
Release : 2011-09-23
Genre : Social Science
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Book Synopsis Biological Anthropology of the Human Skeleton by : M. Anne Katzenberg
Download or read book Biological Anthropology of the Human Skeleton written by M. Anne Katzenberg. This book was released on 2011-09-23. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is virtually required reading for biological anthropologists and will be a useful, up-to-date primer on osteological analyses for a wider audience." —The Quarterly Review of Biology, March 2009 "... a comprehensive guide to the ever-changing discipline of physical anthropology... provides an in depth introduction to human skeletal biology. The structure of the book makes it easy for the reader to follow the progression of the field of human skeletal biology." —PaleoAnthropology, 2009 Issue The First Edition of Biological Anthropology of the Human Skeleton is the market-leading reference and textbook on the scientific analysis of human skeletal remains recovered from archaeological sites. Now, featuring scores of new or thoroughly revised content, this Second Edition provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the topic available. Like the previous edition, this Second Edition is organized into five parts with contributing chapters written by experts in the field of human skeletal biology: Part One covers theory and application; Part Two discusses morphological analyses of bone, teeth, and age changes; Part Three reviews prehistoric health and disease; Part Four examines chemical and genetic analysis of hard tissues; and Part Five closes with coverage of quantitative methods and population studies. Each chapter includes a review of recent studies, descriptions of analytical techniques and underlying assumptions, theory, methodological advances, and speculation about future research. New or thoroughly revised content includes: Techniques in the analysis of human skeletal and dental remains Extensive coverage of new technologies, including modern morphometric techniques Advances in the field of forensic anthropology Enhanced discussion of ethical terms regarding the study of aboriginal peoples' remains where those people are no longer the dominant culture This book serves as an indispensable research guide to biological anthropologists, osteologists, paleoanthropologists, and archaeologists. Now with a stronger focus on teaching complex material to students, this revised edition provides enhanced case studies and discussions for future directions, making it an invaluable textbook for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in biological anthropology and forensic anthropology programs.
