Author: Colin PlattPublisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 0415129133
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
"First published in 1978. Transfered to digital printing 2009."--Title page verso.
Medieval England
Author: Colin PlattPublisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 0415129133
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
"First published in 1978. Transfered to digital printing 2009."--Title page verso.
The Archaeology of Human Bones
Author: Simon MaysPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136971785
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
The Archaeology of Human Bones provides an up to date account of the scientific analysis of human skeletal remains from archaeological sites. This completely revised edition reflects the latest developments in scientific techniques for studying human skeletons and the latest applications of those techniques in archaeology. In particular, the sections on ancient DNA and bone stable isotopes have been comprehensively updated, and two completely new chapters have been introduced, covering metric study of the postcranial skeleton and ethical dimensions of the study of human remains. The Archaeology of Human Bones introduces students to the anatomy of bones and teeth, utilising a large number of images. It analyzes the biasing effects of decay and incomplete recovery on burial data from archaeological sites, and discusses what we may learn about burial rites from human remains. Subsequent chapters focus on demographic analysis of earlier populations, normal skeletal variation, disease and injury, isotopic and DNA analysis of bone, the study of cremated bone and ethical aspects of working with ancient human remains. Current scientific methods are explained, alongside a critical discussion of their strengths and weaknesses. The ways in which scientific analyses of human skeletal remains can contribute to tackling major archaeological or historical issues is illustrated by means of examples drawn from studies from around the world. Technical jargon is kept to a minimum, and each chapter contains a summary of the main points that a student should grasp and a list of further reading targeted to enable students to follow up major issues covered in the book. Featuring case studies from around the world and with copious illustrations, The Archaeology of Human Bones continues to be a crucial work for students of archaeology.
Wharram Percy
Author: Maurice Warwick BeresfordPublisher:
ISBN: 9780300049787
Category : Archaeology, Medieval
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Medieval Archaeology
Author: Pamela CrabtreePublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135582971
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 823
Book Description
This is the first reference work to cover the archaeology of medieval Europe. No other reference can claim such comprehensive coverage--from Ireland to Russia and from Scandinavia to Italy, the archaeology of the entirety of medieval Europe is discussed.
Interpreting the Landscape
Author: Michael AstonPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 113474630X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Most places in Britain have had a local history written about them. Up until this century these histories have addressed more parochial issues, such as the life of the manor, rather than explaining the features and changes in the landscape in a factual manner. Much of what is visible today in Britain's landscape is the result of a chain of social and natural processes, and can be interpreted through fieldwork as well as from old maps and documents. Michael Aston uses a wide range of source material to study the complex and dynamic history of the countryside, illustrating his points with aerial photographs, maps, plans and charts. He shows how to understand the surviving remains as well as offering his own explanations for how our landscape has evolved.
The Long Eighth Century
Author: Inge Lyse HansenPublisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004473459
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
The eighth century has not been analysed as a period of economic history since the 1930s, and is ripe for a comprehensive reassessment. The twelve papers in this book range over the whole of Europe and the Mediterranean from Denmark to Palestine, covering Francia, Italy and Byzantium on the way. They examine regional economies and associated political structures, that is to say the whole network of production, exchange, and social relations in each area. They offer both authoritative overviews of current work and new and original work. As a whole, they show how the eighth century was the first century when the post-Roman world can clearly be seen to have emerged, in the regional economies of each part of Europe.
History and Topography of the City of York
Author: James Joseph SheahanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : York (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 694
Book Description
History and Topography of the City of York
Author: James Joseph SHEAHAN (and WHELLAN (T.))Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : York (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 698
Book Description
History and topography of the city of York; the Ainsty wapentake; and the East riding of Yorkshire, by J.J. Sheahan and T. Whellan
Author: Whellan T. and coRoutledge Revivals: Medieval Archaeology (2001)
Author: Pam J. CrabtreePublisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1351677071
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 451
Book Description
Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Original Title -- Original Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contributors -- Site Entries by Country -- Subject Guide -- Entries A to Z -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Index.