Bioarchaeology - An Integrated Approach to Working with Human Remains (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)

Bioarchaeology is the analysis of human remains within an interpretative framework, including a wide range of contextual information. This comprehensive and much-needed manual provides both a starting point and a reference for archaeologists working in this integrative field. The authors cover a range of bioarchaeological methods and theory including: * Ethical issues involved in dealing with human remains, specifically related to NAGPRA * Field and taphonomic clues * Lab and Forensic techniques * Best practices methods for Excavation techniques * Special applications of Bioarchaeology * Theoretical frameworks of Bioarchaeology With case studies from over twenty years each of 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.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Manuals in Archaeological Method, Theory and Technique
Release date:	March 2013
First published:	2013
Authors:	Debra L. Martin • Ryan P Harrod • Ventura R Perez
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	262
Edition:	2013 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-1-4614-6377-1
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Archaeology > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > General
LSN:	1-4614-6377-7
Barcode:	9781461463771

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