Bioarchaeology: An Integrated Approach to Working with Human Remains

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:

Ethical issues involved in dealing with human remains

Theoretical approaches in bioarchaeology

Techniques in taphonomy ...