Bioarchaeology: An Integrated Approach to Working with Human Remains (Manuals in Archaeological Method, Theory and Technique #6)

By: Ventura R. Pérez and Debra L. Martin and Ryan P. Harrod

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Synopsis: 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.