Osteobiographies

Author : Susan Pfeiffer
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 012823881X
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Osteobiographies written by Susan Pfeiffer and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2021-11-18 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Osteobiographies: The Discovery, Interpretation and Repatriation of Human Remains contextualizes repatriation, or the transfer of authority for human skeletal remains from the perspective of bioarchaelogists and evolutionary biologists. It approaches repatriation from a global perspective, touching upon the most well-known Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) legislation of the United States, while also covering Canada and African countries. The book focuses on the stories behind human skeletons, analyzing their biological factors to determine evolution patterns. Sections present an overview of anatomy, genomics, and stable isotopes from dietary and environmental factors, and how to identify these in skeletal remains. The book then goes on to discuss European-origin, North American, and African paleopathology, ancient DNA links, and cultural issues and implications around repatriation. It concludes with case studies to show how information from archaeologically derived skeletons is vital to understanding human evolution and provide respectful histories behind the remains. Offers novel research and perspectives on the importance of skeletal remains on a global scale Identifies and distinguishes how genomics, biological factors and burial methods can be used to track human evolution through bones Addresses cultural differences over the human remains movement and repatriation, specifically between Europe and Africa

Author : Ronald F. Williamson
Publisher : University of Ottawa Press
ISBN 13 : 177282156X
Total Pages : 725 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bones of the Ancestors written by Ronald F. Williamson and published by University of Ottawa Press. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 725 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a rare glimpse of thirteenth century life and death in a southern Ontario Iroquoian community. The discovery in 1997 of an Iroquoian ossuary containing the remains of at least 87 people has given scientists a remarkably detailed demographic profile of the Moatfield people, as well as strong indicators of their health and diet.

Author : Yannis Hamilakis
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 146150693X
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Thinking through the Body written by Yannis Hamilakis and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is the archaeology of the body and how can it change the way we experience the past? This book, one of the first to appear on the subject, records and evaluates the emergence of this new direction of cross-disciplinary research, and examines the potential of incorporating some of its insights into archaeology. It will be of interest to students, researchers, and teachers in archaeology, as well as in cognate disciplines such as anthropology and history.

Author : Ann L.W. Stodder
Publisher : University Press of Florida
ISBN 13 : 0813042747
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Bioarchaeology of Individuals written by Ann L.W. Stodder and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2012-04-22 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Bronze Age Thailand to Viking Iceland, from an Egyptian oasis to a family farm in Canada, The Bioarchaeology of Individuals invites readers to unearth the daily lives of people throughout history. Covering a span of more than four thousand years of human history and focusing on individuals who lived between 3200 BC and the nineteenth century, the essays in this book examine the lives of nomads, warriors, artisans, farmers, and healers. The contributors employ a wide range of tools, including traditional macroscopic skeletal analysis, bone chemistry, ancient DNA, grave contexts, and local legends, sagas, and other historical information. The collection as a whole presents a series of osteobiographies--profiles of the lives of specific individuals whose remains were excavated from archaeological sites. The result offers a more "personal" approach to mortuary archaeology; this is a book about people--not just bones.

Author : Louise Scheuer
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 9780080878188
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Juvenile Osteology written by Louise Scheuer and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2010-07-28 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The need for a laboratory and field manual to assist with the evaluation of juvenile skeletal material is long overdue. This resource is essential for the practising osteoarchaeologist and forensic anthropologist who requires a quick, reliable and easy-to-use reference to aid in the identification, siding and aging of juvenile osseous material. While excellent reference books on juvenile osteology are currently available, no pre-existing source adequately fills this particular niche in the market. This field manual is designed with practicality as its primary directive. Descriptions of each bone contain 1) morphological characteristics useful for identification, 2) other elements with which the bone may be confused, 2) tips for siding, 3) illustrations of varying developmental phases, 4) data useful for ageing, and 5) a summary of developmental timings. Concise, bullet-style descriptions assist with quick retrieval of information. Unique to this manual is the presentation of data collected from a variety of populations, utilizing a range of observational methods, as an alternative to providing one overall aging summary that is derived from a compilation of many individual sources. This manual provides a host of data on a variety of populations to enable the user to select the reference most applicable to their needs. The final chapter combines information from each bone to provide a summary of developmental changes occurring at different life stages to act as an immediate 'ready reckoner' for the knowledgeable practitioner. It also provides forms useful for documenting juvenile material and diagrams to help with the recognition of commingled juvenile remains. The manual is a must for anyone responsible for the evaluation of juvenile osseous material through dry bone assessment, radiographs, sonograms, and or CT scans. *Identifies every component of the developing skeleton *Provides detailed analysis of juvenile skeletal remains and the development of bone as a tissue *Summarizes key morphological stages in the development of every bone *Provides data on a variety of populations to enable the user to select the reference most applicable to their needs *Focuses on practicality, with direct, bullet style descriptions *Provides forms for documenting juvenile material *Provides diagrams to help with the recognition of commingled juvenile remains *Final chapter provides summary of developmental changes occurring at different life stages to act as an immediate 'ready reckoner' for the practitioner

Author : Anne L. Grauer
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000820424
Total Pages : 693 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Routledge Handbook of Paleopathology written by Anne L. Grauer and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-12-30 with total page 693 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book 1. explores current methods and techniques employed by paleopathologists as means to highlight the range of data that can be generated. 2. introduces a range of diseases and conditions that have been noted in the fossil, archaeological, and historical record, offering readers a foundational understanding of pathological conditions, along with their potential etiologies. 3. will be indispensable for archaeologists, bioarchaeologists and historians, and those in medical fields, as it reflects current scholarship within paleopathology and the field’s impact on our understanding of health and disease in the past, the present, and implications for our future.

Author : Jane Buikstra
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128099011
Total Pages : 859 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ortner's Identification of Pathological Conditions in Human Skeletal Remains written by Jane Buikstra and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2019-01-29 with total page 859 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ortner's Identification of Pathological Conditions in Human Skeletal Remains, Third Edition, provides an integrated and comprehensive treatment of the pathological conditions that affect the human skeleton. As ancient skeletal remains can reveal a treasure trove of information to the modern orthopedist, pathologist, forensic anthropologist, and radiologist, this book presents a timely resource. Beautifully illustrated with over 1,100 photographs and drawings, it provides an essential text and material on bone pathology, thus helping improve the diagnostic ability of those interested in human dry bone pathology. Presents a comprehensive review of the skeletal diseases encountered in archaeological human remains Includes more than 1100 photographs and line drawings illustrating skeletal diseases, including both microscopic and gross features Based on extensive research on skeletal paleopathology in many countries Reviews important theoretical issues on how to interpret evidence of skeletal disease in archaeological human populations

Author : Efthymia Nikita
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128040971
Total Pages : 462 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Osteoarchaeology written by Efthymia Nikita and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2016-12-22 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Osteoarchaeology: A Guide to the Macroscopic Study of Human Skeletal Remains covers the identification of bones and teeth, taphonomy, sex, ancestry assessment, age estimation, the analysis of biodistances, growth patterns and activity markers, and paleopathology. The book aims to familiarize the reader with the main applications of osteoarchaeology and provide the necessary knowledge required for the implementation of a broad range of osteological methods. It is ideal as a complement to existing textbooks used in upper level undergraduate and graduate courses on osteoarchaeology, human osteology, and, to some extent, forensic anthropology. Pedagogical features include ample illustrations, case study material, revision exercises, and a glossary. Additional features comprise macros that facilitate data processing and analysis, as well as an extensive chapter on applied statistics. Contains coverage of nearly every aspect of human osteological macroscopic analysis Presents detailed descriptions of the application of different methods Includes a variety of online resources, including macros designed by the author for the calculation of the number of individuals in commingled assemblages, processing cranial landmarks and nonmetric traits, and more

Author : Felicia J. Fricke
Publisher : Common Ground Research Networks
ISBN 13 : 9781863352260
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Slaafgemaakt written by Felicia J. Fricke and published by Common Ground Research Networks. This book was released on 2021-10 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Slavery is never past in the way that we usually think it is: it is present both materially and psychologically in the lives of descendant communities, and it is an institution that persists internationally. Consequently, it is imperative that we fully understand the impacts and mechanisms of enslavement in the past so that we can help to dismantle them in the present. In recent years, researchers have used archaeological, sociological, and historical data to examine the lives of enslaved people. Using data not only from archaeological, sociological, and historical sources, but also original osteological, archaeological, and oral historical data, the author weaves stories about the lives of enslaved people that are personal and meaningful, and that take into account both the physical and psychological effects of enslavement"--

Author : Stephan Naji
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108477089
Total Pages : 425 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dental Cementum in Anthropology written by Stephan Naji and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2022-02-10 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the latest advances in cementochronology and its use in various anthropological contexts, from ancient fossils to forensic cases.