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Bioarchaeology : an integrated approach to working with human remains /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Martin, Debra L.
Other Authors: Harrod, Ryan P., Pérez, Ventura R.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer, [2013]
Series:Manuals in archaeological method, theory, and technique.
Subjects:
Human remains (Archaeology)
Paleopathology.
Paleoanthropology.
Table of Contents:
  • The practice of bioarchaeology
  • An ethos for bioarchaeologists
  • Formulating research projects involving human remains
  • Best practices: excavation guidelines and taphonomic considerations
  • The mortuary component and human remains
  • Bioarchaeology of individuals: identity, social theory, and skeletal analysis
  • Bioarchaeology of populations: understanding adaptation and resilience
  • Special applications in bioarchaeology: taking a closer look
  • Body as material culture
  • Relevance, education, and the future.