Bioarchaeology

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<p>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:</p><p>Ethical issues involved in dealing with human remains</p><p>Theoretical approaches in bioarchaeology</p><p>Techniques in taphonomy and bone analysis</p><p>Lab and forensic techniques for skeletal analysis</p><p>Best practices for excavation techniques</p><p>Special applications in bioarchaeology</p><p>With 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. </p>

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<p>Debra L. Martin is the Lincy Professor of Anthropology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She directs a graduate program in bioarchaeology. </p><p>Ryan Harrod is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and an instructor at College of Southern Nevada.</p><p>Ventura R. Pèrez is assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. </p>

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