Bioarchaeology : an integrated approach to working with human remains /

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Author / Creator:Martin, Debra L. (Professor of Biological Anthropology)
Imprint:New York, NY : Springer, 2013.
©2013
Description:1 online resource (xvii, 262 pages) : illustrations
Language:English
Series:Manuals in archaeological method, Theory and technique, 1571-5752
Manuals in archaeological method, theory, and technique.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/13452749
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Other authors / contributors:Harrod, Ryan P.
Pérez, Ventura R.
ISBN:9781461463788
1461463785
9781493921195
1493921193
9781489990662
9781461463771
1461463777
Digital file characteristics:text file
PDF
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary: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 remainsTheoretical approaches in bioarchaeologyTechniques in taphonomy and bone analysisLab and forensic techniques for skeletal analysisBest practices for excavation techniquesSpecial applications in bioarchaeologyWith 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.
Other form:Print version: Martin, Debra L. (Professor of Biological Anthropology). Bioarchaeology. New York, NY : Springer, 2013 9781461463771 1461463777
Standard no.:10.1007/978-1-4614-6378-8