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Archaeobiology
Kristin D. Sobolik
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Description for Archaeobiology
Paperback. An introduction to the study of biological, osteological, and botanical remains on archaeological sites. Series: Archaeologist's Toolkit. Num Pages: 160 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HDW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 145 x 10. Weight in Grams: 245.
Inclusion of botanical and zoological remains in archaeological analysis has dramatically increased since the advent of the New Archaeology. Yet most archaeologists have a limited knowledge of what archaeobiologists do and how their work can improve archaeological research and interpretation. In this handy volume, Kristin Sobolik outlines the major activities of archaeobiologists, the kinds of analyses they can provide to an archaeological project, and how biological specialists could and should be involved in project design and implementation. She also outlines factors that influence preservation of plant and animal remains and how project archaeologists should properly collect and analyze specimens. This ... Read more
Inclusion of botanical and zoological remains in archaeological analysis has dramatically increased since the advent of the New Archaeology. Yet most archaeologists have a limited knowledge of what archaeobiologists do and how their work can improve archaeological research and interpretation. In this handy volume, Kristin Sobolik outlines the major activities of archaeobiologists, the kinds of analyses they can provide to an archaeological project, and how biological specialists could and should be involved in project design and implementation. She also outlines factors that influence preservation of plant and animal remains and how project archaeologists should properly collect and analyze specimens. This ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
Series
Archaeologist's Toolkit
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
California, United States
ISBN
9780759100237
SKU
V9780759100237
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99-15
Reviews for Archaeobiology
[Sobolik] offers what she believes to be the 'best and easist ways' to interpret archaeobiological remains, providing literature sources and diverse case studies largely, though not exclusively, drawn from projects she hsa worked on. This gives her readers an intimate portrait of the goals, processes, and results of projects. On this level, the book functions as a primer, which is ... Read more