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Isotopic Landscapes in Bioarchaeology
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Hardcover. Editor(s): Grupe, Gisela; McGlynn, George C. Num Pages: 242 pages, 39 black & white illustrations, 49 colour illustrations, 22 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: PSV; UNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
This work takes a critical look at the current concept of isotopic landscapes ("isoscapes") in bioarchaeology and its application in future research. It specifically addresses the research potential of cremated finds, a somewhat neglected bioarchaeological substrate, resulting primarily from the inherent osteological challenges and complex mineralogy associated with it. In addition, for the first time data mining methods are applied. The chapters are the outcome of an international workshop sponsored by the German Science Foundation and the Centre of Advanced Studies at the Ludwig-Maximilian-University in Munich. Isotopic landscapes are indispensable tracers for the monitoring of the flow of matter through ... Read more
This work takes a critical look at the current concept of isotopic landscapes ("isoscapes") in bioarchaeology and its application in future research. It specifically addresses the research potential of cremated finds, a somewhat neglected bioarchaeological substrate, resulting primarily from the inherent osteological challenges and complex mineralogy associated with it. In addition, for the first time data mining methods are applied. The chapters are the outcome of an international workshop sponsored by the German Science Foundation and the Centre of Advanced Studies at the Ludwig-Maximilian-University in Munich. Isotopic landscapes are indispensable tracers for the monitoring of the flow of matter through ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer
Condition
New
Number of Pages
238
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783662483381
SKU
V9783662483381
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