Environmental Archaeology 7

Author : Glynis Jones
Publisher : Oxbow Books Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2002-12
Category : Environmental archaeology
ISBN : 1842170813

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Environmental Archaeology 7 by Glynis Jones Pdf

Contents. Research Papers: Ancient Fires on Southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada: A Change in Causal Mechanisms at about 2,000 ybp ( Kendrick J Brown and Richard J Hebda ); The Traditional, Historical and Prehistoric Use of Ashes as an Insecticide, with an Experimental Study on the Insecticidal Efficacy of Washed Ash ( Tom Hakbijl ); Sources of Meat in Colonial Diets: Faunal Evidence from Two Nineteenth Century Tasmanian Whaling Stations ( Susan Lawrence and Catherine Tucker ); Assessment and Further Development of the Recording and Interpretation of Linear Enamel Hypoplasia in Archaeological Pig Populations ( Keith Dobney, Anton Ervynck and Beverly La Ferla ); British Agriculture: Texts for the Zoo-Archaeologist ( Simon J M Davis ); Fish Otoliths and their Relevance to Archaeology: An Analysis of Medieval, Post-Medieval, and Recent Material of Plaice, Cod and Haddock from the North Sea ( Wim Van Neer, Anton Ervynck, Loes J Bolle, Richard S Millner and Adriaan D Rijnsdorp ); Derivation and Application of a Food Utility Index (GFUI) for European Wild Boar ( Sus scrofa L.) ( Peter Rowley-Conwy, Paul Halstead and Patricia Collins ). Short Contributions: A Donkey ( Equus asinus L. ) Partial Skeleton from a Mid-Late Anglo-Saxon Alluvial Layer at Deans Yard Westminster, London SW1 ( Ian L Baxter ); Iron Age Cultigen? Experimental Return Rates for Fat Hen ( Chenopodium album L.) ( Paul Stokes and Peter Rowley-Conwy ); Wetland Microfossils in Soil: Implications for the Study of Land Use on Archaeological Landscapes ( Mark Horrocks, Martin D Jones, Scott L Nichol and Douglas G Sutton ). Book Reviews: R Gale and D Cutler (2000), Plants in Archaeology. Identification manual of vegetative plant materials used in Europe and the Southern Mediterranean to c.1500 ; G Bailey, R Charles, and N Winder (eds) (2000), Human Ecodynamics ; D Dincauze (2000), Environmental Archaeology: Principles and Practice.

Author : Umberto Albarella
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9789401596527

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Environmental Archaeology: Meaning and Purpose by Umberto Albarella Pdf

Despite the fact that the human life of the past cannot be understood without taking into account its ecological relationships, environmental studies are often marginalized in archaeology. This is the first book that, by discussing the meaning and purpose we give to the expression `environmental archaeology', investigates the reasons for such a problem. The book is written in an accessible manner and is of interest to all students who want to understand the essence of archaeology beyond the boundary of the individual subdisciplines.

Author : Elizabeth Reitz,Myra Shackley
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2012-06-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781461433392

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Environmental Archaeology by Elizabeth Reitz,Myra Shackley Pdf

One of the most significant developments in archaeology in recent years is the emergence of its environmental branch: the study of humans’ interactions with their natural surroundings over long periods and of organic remains instead of the artifacts and household items generally associated with sites. With the current attention paid to human responsibility for environmental change, this innovative field is recognized by scientists, conservation and heritage managers and policymakers worldwide. In this context comes Environmental Archaeology by Elizabeth Reitz and Myra Shackley, updating the seminal 1981 text Environmental Archaeology by Myra Shackley. Rigorously detailed yet concise and accessible, this volume surveys the complex and technical field of environmental archaeology for researchers interested in the causes, consequences and potential future impact of environmental change and archaeology. Its coverage acknowledges the multiple disciplines involved in the field, expanding the possibilities for using environmental data from archaeological sites in enriching related disciplines and improving communication among them. Introductory chapters explain the processes involved in the formation of sites, introduce research designs and field methods and walk the reader through biological classifications before focusing on the various levels of biotic and abiotic materials found at sites, including: Sediments and soils. Viruses, bacteria, archaea, protists and fungi. Bryophytes and vascular plants. Wood, charcoal, stems, leaves and roots. Spores, pollen and other microbotanical remains. Arthropods, molluscs, echinoderms and vertebrates. Stable isotopes, elements and biomolecules. The updated Environmental Archaeology is a major addition to the resource library of archaeologists, environmentalists, historians, researchers, policymakers—anyone involved in studying, managing or preserving historical sites. The updated Environmental Archaeology is a major addition to the resource library of archaeologists, environmentalists, historians, researchers, policymakers—anyone involved in studying, managing, or preserving historical sites.

Author : Dena Ferran Dincauze
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 587 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:721887159

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Author : John G. Evans
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2004-02-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134409952

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Environmental Archaeology and the Social Order by John G. Evans Pdf

Presenting a wide variety of case studies, ranging from the early Palaeolithic to Post-modernity, and from Europe to the Andes, West and East Africa, and the USA, Environmental Archaeology and the Social Order deals with both the theory and method of environmental archaeology. Including significant sections on Neanderthals, Palaeolithic mobiliary art and the origins of farming, as well as transhumance, climate as social construct, field survey and the place of documents in environmental research, Professor Evans interprets his findings in social constructionist terms, creating an important argument against the use of traditional materialist and processualist paradigms. This original and controversial volume sets a new agenda for the study and understanding of environmental archaeology, and will prove an informative and useful purchase.

Author : Peter Murphy,Patricia E. J. Wiltshire
Publisher : Symposia of the Association fo
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015060010017

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The Environmental Archaeology of Industry by Peter Murphy,Patricia E. J. Wiltshire Pdf

The environmental impact of industry is often profound and far-reaching, and has long been present in the cultural landscape, but research into the nature and relative importance of industrial activity has been somewhat neglected by environmental archaeologists. This volume presents eighteen papers deriving from a conference of the Association for Environmental Archaeology; they aim to bridge the gap between environmental and industrial archaeology. The papers address several major issues including: the effects of mining and smelting on sedimentation and vegetation in river catchments, the environmental impact of industries which are based on high-temperature processes and require reliable sources of fuel, such as metallurgy, pottery, glass and lime-making; the environmental impact of industrial processes based on biological raw materials, such as horn, bone, hides and shell; and the effects of industry on human health. Contents: Setting the Scene ( F Chambers ); Reconstructing the environmental impact of past metallurgical activities ( P D Marshall ); An environmental approach to the archaeology of tin mining on Dartmoor ( V Thorndycraft, D Pirriet and A G Brown ); Wood-based industrial fuels and their environmental impact in lowland Britain ( R Gale ); The iron production industry and its extensive demand upon woodland resources: A case study from Creeton Quarry, Lincolnshire ( J Cowgill ); Tanning and horn-working at late- and post- mediaeval Bruges ( A Ervynck, B Hillewaert, A Maes and M van Strydonck ); Tawyers, tanners, horn trade and the mystery of the missing goat ( U Albarella ); Choice and use of shells for artefacts at Roman sites in the Eastern Desert of Egypt ( S Hamilton-Dyer ); Industrial activities - some suggested microstratigraphic signatures ( R Macphail ); Deriving information efficiently from surveys of artefact distribution ( R S Shiel and S B Mohamed ); Can we identify biological indicator groups for craft, industry and other activities? ( A Hall and H Kenward ); Archaeological arthropod faunas as indicators of past industrial activitie( J Schelvis ); Charred mollusc shells as indicators of industrial activities ( P Murphy ); Saxon flax retting in river channels and the apparent lack of water pollution ( M Robinson ); The rise and fall of Rickets in England ( S A Mays ); A comparison of health in past rural, urban and industrial England ( M Lewis ); Determining occupation from skeletal remains - is it possible? ( T Waldron and W Birch ); The disposal and decomposition of human and animal remains( D W Hopkins and P E J Wiltshire ).

Author : Elizabeth Reitz,C. Margaret Scarry,Sylvia J. Scudder
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 0387713964

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Case Studies in Environmental Archaeology by Elizabeth Reitz,C. Margaret Scarry,Sylvia J. Scudder Pdf

This book highlights studies addressing significant anthropological issues in the Americas from the perspective of environmental archaeology. The book uses case studies to resolve questions related to human behavior in the past rather than to demonstrate the application of methods. Each chapter is an original or revised work by an internationally-recognized scientist. This second edition is based on the 1996 book of the same title. The editors have invited back a number of contributors from the first edition to revise and update their chapter. New studies are included in order to cover recent developments in the field or additional pertinent topics.

Author : Helen C. M. Keeley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:601541404

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Environmental Archaeology by Helen C. M. Keeley Pdf

Author : Keith Wilkinson,Chris Stevens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105113411784

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Environmental Archaeology by Keith Wilkinson,Chris Stevens Pdf

Environmental Archaeology provides a pragmatic introduction to the subject, taking the reader step-by-step through approaches, methods and theoretical frameworks used by archaeologists, with a focus throughout on interpretation.

Author : Chris Turney,Matthew Canti,Nick Branch,Peter Clark
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781444119268

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Environmental Archaeology by Chris Turney,Matthew Canti,Nick Branch,Peter Clark Pdf

Environmental Archaeology: Theoretical and Practical Approaches outlines and assesses the various methods used to reconstruct and explain the past interaction between people and their environment. Emphasising the importance of a highly scientific approach to the subject, the book combines geoarchaeological, bioarchaeological (archaeobotany and zooarchaeology) and geochronological information and examines how these various aspects of archaeology may be used to enhance our knowledge and understanding of past human environments. Drawing from both the practical experiences of the authors and cutting-edge research, Environmental Archaeology: Theoretical and Practical Approaches is a valuable contribution to the subject. It will be essential reading for students and professionals in archaeology, geography and anthropology.

Author : Evangelia Pişkin,Arkadiusz Marciniak,Marta Bartkowiak
Publisher : Springer
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2018-04-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783319750828

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Environmental Archaeology by Evangelia Pişkin,Arkadiusz Marciniak,Marta Bartkowiak Pdf

This book aims to thoroughly discuss new directions of thinking in the arena of environmental archaeology and test them by presenting new practical applications. Recent theoretical and epistemological advancement in the field of archaeology calls for a re-definition of the subdiscipline of environmental archaeology and its position within the practise of archaeology. New technological and methodological discoveries in hard sciences and computer applications opened fresh ways for interdisciplinary collaborations thus introducing new branches and specialisations that need now to be accommodated and integrated within the previous status-quo. This edited volume will take the challenge and engage with contemporary international discussions about the role of the discipline within the general framework of archaeology. By drawing upon these debates, the contributors to this volume will rethink what environmental archaeology is and what kind of input the investigation of this kind of materiality has to the reconstruction of human history and sociality.

Author : Jago Cooper,Payson Sheets
Publisher : University Press of Colorado
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781457117268

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Surviving Sudden Environmental Change by Jago Cooper,Payson Sheets Pdf

Archaeologists have long encountered evidence of natural disasters through excavation and stratigraphy. In Surviving Sudden Environmental Change, case studies examine how eight different past human communities—ranging from Arctic to equatorial regions, from tropical rainforests to desert interiors, and from deep prehistory to living memory—faced, and coped with, such dangers. Many disasters originate from a force of nature, such as an earthquake, cyclone, tsunami, volcanic eruption, drought, or flood. But that is only half of the story; decisions of people and their particular cultural lifeways are the rest. Sociocultural factors are essential in understanding risk, impact, resilience, reactions, and recoveries from massive sudden environmental changes. By using deep-time perspectives provided by interdisciplinary approaches, this book provides a rich temporal background to the human experience of environmental hazards and disasters. In addition, each chapter is followed by an abstract summarizing the important implications for today’s management practices and providing recommendations for policy makers. Publication supported in part by the National Science Foundation.

Author : Chris Turney,Matthew Canti,Nick Branch,Peter Clark
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781134664511

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Environmental Archaeology by Chris Turney,Matthew Canti,Nick Branch,Peter Clark Pdf

Environmental Archaeology: Theoretical and Practical Approaches outlines and assesses the various methods used to reconstruct and explain the past interaction between people and their environment. Emphasising the importance of a highly scientific approach to the subject, the book combines geoarchaeological, bioarchaeological (archaeobotany and zooarchaeology) and geochronological information and examines how these various aspects of archaeology may be used to enhance our knowledge and understanding of past human environments. Drawing from both the practical experiences of the authors and cutting-edge research, Environmental Archaeology: Theoretical and Practical Approaches is a valuable contribution to the subject. It will be essential reading for students and professionals in archaeology, geography and anthropology.

Author : John L. Bintliff,Donald A. Davidson,Eric G. Grant
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Social Science
ISBN : UOM:39015014178670

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Conceptual Issues in Environmental Archaeology by John L. Bintliff,Donald A. Davidson,Eric G. Grant Pdf

Papers in this book evolved from a symposium on [title] held at Oxford U., Feb. 1985. They examine issues connected with the integration of environmental research with archaeology, and are diverse in terms of topic and approach. The editors provide section inrodcutions, and an overview chapter by the Secretary of the Smithsonian is included. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Myra L. Shackley
Publisher : B. T. Batsford Limited
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Environmental archaeology
ISBN : UOM:39015011298273

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Using Environmental Archaeology by Myra L. Shackley Pdf

Methoden der Archäologie - Ur- und Frühgeschichte.