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Ever since the discovery of fossil remains of extinct animals
associated with flint implements, bones and other animal remains
have been providing invaluable information to the archaeologist. In
the last 20 years many archaeologists and zoologists have taken to
studying such "archaeofaunal" remains, and the science of
"zoo-archaeology" has come into being. What was the nature of the
environment in which our ancestors lived? In which season were
sites occupied? When did our earliest ancestors start to hunt big
game, and how efficient were they as hunters? Were early humans
responsible for the extinction of so many species of large mammals
10-20,000 years ago? When, where and why were certain animals first
domesticated? When did milking and horse-riding begin? Did the
Romans influence our eating habits? What were sanitary conditions
like in medieval England? And could the terrible pestilence which
afflicted the English in the seventh century AD have been plague?
These are some of the questions dealt with in this book. The book
also describes the nature and development of bones and teeth, and
some of the methods used in zoo-archaeology.
Ever since the discovery of fossil remains of extinct animals
associated with flint implements, bones and other animal remains
have been providing invaluable information to the archaeologist. In
the last 20 years many archaeologists and zoologists have taken to
studying such "archaeofaunal" remains, and the science of
"zoo-archaeology" has come into being. What was the nature of the
environment in which our ancestors lived? In which season were
sites occupied? When did our earliest ancestors start to hunt big
game, and how efficient were they as hunters? Were early humans
responsible for the extinction of so many species of large mammals
10-20,000 years ago? When, where and why were certain animals first
domesticated? When did milking and horse-riding begin? Did the
Romans influence our eating habits? What were sanitary conditions
like in medieval England? And could the terrible pestilence which
afflicted the English in the seventh century AD have been plague?
These are some of the questions dealt with in this book. The book
also describes the nature and development of bones and teeth, and
some of the methods used in zoo-archaeology.
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Revenge of the Witch (Paperback)
J.M. Davies; Illustrated by Gabrielle Prendergast; Edited by Faith Williams
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R384
Discovery Miles 3 840
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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The Witch's Heart (Paperback)
Faith Williams; Illustrated by Gabrielle Prendergast; J.M. Davies
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R388
Discovery Miles 3 880
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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This is a comprehensive research guide that describes both the key
new techniques and more established methods. Every chapter
discusses the merits and limitations of the various approaches and
then provides selected tried-and-tested protocols, as well as a
plethora of good practical advice, for immediate use at the bench.
It presents the most accessible and comprehensive introduction
available to the culture and experimental manipulation of animal
cells. Detailed protocols for a wide variety of methods provide the
core of each chapter, making new methodology easily
accessible.
This book is an essential laboratory manual for all undergraduates
and graduates about to embark on a cell culture project. It is a
book which both experienced researchers and those new to the field
will find invaluable.
The first section of the book describes how zoo-archaeologists go
about studying faunal remains from archaeological sites, and to
explore the nature of these remains, and some of the information
they provide. The second part discusses the relationship between
humans and animals from earliest Africa to post-Medieval Britain.
The latter can, of course, not be a complete survey; instead it
sets out to describe some of the types of relationship that have
existed throughout history, and the material consequences of those
behaviours in the archaeological record. Helpful bibliography. One
of the most lucid expositions on archaeozoology available' New
Scientist.
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