Cambridge University Press eBooks· 2015· Book chapter
Bioarchaeology
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Short summary
This revised edition of Larsen's classic text offers a jargon-free, comprehensive overview of bioarchaeology, highlighting the discipline's evolution and the central role of human remains in understanding past and present cultures.
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Key points
- Provides a comprehensive overview of bioarchaeology fundamentals.
- Reflects significant advances and evolution in the field over the past twenty years.
- Uses human remains as central to interpreting life events and conditions of past and modern cultures.
- Examines topics such as infectious disease origins and the health outcomes of food production.
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Abstract
Now including numerous full colour figures, this updated and revised edition of Larsen's classic text provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of bioarchaeology. Reflecting the enormous advances made in the field over the past twenty years, the author examines how this discipline has matured and evolved in fundamental ways. Jargon free and richly illustrated, the text is accompanied by copious case studies and references to underscore the central role that human remains play in the interpretation of life events and conditions of past and modern cultures. From the origins and spread of infectious disease to the consequences of decisions made by humans with regard to the kinds of foods produced, and their nutritional, health and behavioral outcomes. With local, regional, and global perspectives, this up-to-date text provides a solid foundation for all those working in the field.
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Field: Archeology (Arts and Humanities)
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