Zooarchaeology (Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology)

This book serves as an introductory text for students interested in identification and analysis of animal remains from archaeological sites. This revised edition reflects developments in zooarchaeology that have occurred during the past decade. It includes new sections on enamel ultrastructure and incremental analysis, stable isotyopes and trace elements, ancient genetics and enzymes, environmental reconstruction, people as agents of environmental change, applications of zooarchaeology in animal conversation and heritage management, and a discussion of issues pertaining to the curation of archaeofaunal materials.

Politics & Social Sciences

Reitz, Elizabeth J.

Wing, Elizabeth S.

Archaeology

Cambridge University Press

Most archaeological sites contain remains of animals. The identity and condition of these animals, represented by fragments of their skeletons or shells can provide invaluable information about past economies and the impact of humans on the environment in which they lived. This reference book for archaeology students and professionals, both in the field and the laboratory, is designed to help in the identification and analysis of animal bones, teeth, and other hard tissues, such as mollusk shells. Global in scope, the examples range from the Pleistocene to the nineteenth century.

History

Ancient Civilizations

<p>Most archaeological sites contain remains of animals. The identity and condition of these animals, represented by fragments of their skeletons or shells can provide invaluable information about past economies and the impact of humans on the environment in which they lived. This reference book for archaeology students and professionals, both in the field and the laboratory, is designed to help in the identification and analysis of animal bones, teeth, and other hard tissues, such as mollusk shells. Global in scope, the examples range from the Pleistocene to the nineteenth century.</p>

<p>This book serves as an introductory text for students interested in identification and analysis of animal remains from archaeological sites. This revised edition reflects developments in zooarchaeology that have occurred during the past decade. It includes new sections on enamel ultrastructure and incremental analysis, stable isotyopes and trace elements, ancient genetics and enzymes, environmental reconstruction, people as agents of environmental change, applications of zooarchaeology in animal conversation and heritage management, and a discussion of issues pertaining to the curation of archaeofaunal materials.</p>

Zooarchaeology (Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology (Paperback))

Choice Outstanding Academic Title“An amazing book, representing years of work and dozens of excavations and presenting a continuous chronology of a colonial city from the seventeenth to the nineteenth century. No other city in America has this kind of archaeological record.”—Nan A. Rothschild, coauthor of The Archaeology of American Cities   “A must-read for those interested in food and foodways, urbanization, and the untold history of one of America’s oldest cities.”—Russell K. Skowronek, coeditor of Pieces of Eight: More Archaeology of Piracy   “Provides a unique guided tour of the city’s vibrant legacy, skillfully weaving a complex tapestry of archaeological and historical discoveries. Charleston is not to be missed.”—Jerald T. Milanich, author of Laboring in the Fields of the Lord: Spanish Missions and Southeastern Indians   Charleston, South Carolina, is one of the most storied cities of the American South. Widely recognized for its historic buildings, its thriving maritime culture, and its role in the Civil War, Charleston is also considered the birthplace of historic preservation. Martha Zierden and Elizabeth Reitz—whose archaeological fieldwork in the city spans more than three decades—explore the evolution of the urban environment, the intricacies of provisioning such a robust city, and the urban foodways that continue to inspire Charleston’s culture.             In Charleston, Zierden and Reitz weave archaeology and history to illuminate this vibrant, densely packed Atlantic port city. They detail the residential, commercial, and public life of the city, the ruins of taverns, markets, and townhouses, including those of Thomas Heyward, shipping merchant Nathaniel Russell, and William Aiken. The authors shed light on the dynamics of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services that linked the city with rural neighbors and global markets. They also trace fish and game from the woods and waters to the kitchens where the food was prepared and the tables where it was served. Connecting how global trade goods were combined with indigenous flavors, Zierden and Reitz reveal a cuisine that was uniquely Charleston.             The artifacts unearthed show how Charleston continued to grow and develop as it contended with public health initiatives necessitated by post–Civil War changes, the fire of 1861, and the earthquake of 1886. They also testify to the city’s arts and finery and to the challenges experienced by laboring slaves, house servants, and other underprivileged citizens. By reminding us that urban areas shape and are shaped by their inhabitants, Charleston evokes the essence of the deeply complex city whose influence was felt throughout the Atlantic World.  

Charleston: An Archaeology of Life in a Coastal Community

Zierden, Martha A.

Americas

University Press of Florida

Montpelier, Jamaica: A Plantation Community in Slavery and Freedom 1739-1912

Higman, B.W.

Aarons, George A.

Karklins, Karlis

Africa

University Press of the West Indies

This volume examines Montpelier Jamaica, a plantation community, in slavery and freedom from 1739-1912.

Montpelier, Jamaica: A Plantation Community in Slavery and Freedom 1739-1912 (hard cover)

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Zooarchaeology (Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology)

Zooarchaeology (Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology)

Zooarchaeology (Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology)

Zooarchaeology (Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology (Paperback))

Zooarchaeology (Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology)

Charleston: An Archaeology of Life in a Coastal Community

Montpelier, Jamaica: A Plantation Community in Slavery and Freedom 1739-1912

Montpelier, Jamaica: A Plantation Community in Slavery and Freedom 1739-1912 (hard cover)