Biomolecular archaeology : an introduction / Terry Brown and Keri Brown.

Author/creator Brown, T. A.
Other author Brown, Keri.
Format Book
Publication InfoChichester, West Sussex ; Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.
Descriptionxxiv, 312 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents What is biomolecular archaeology? -- DNA -- Proteins -- Lipids -- Carbohydrates -- Stable isotopes -- Sources of ancient biomolecules -- Degradation of ancient biomolecules -- The technical challenges of biomolecular archaeology -- Identifying the sex of human remains -- Identifying the kinship relationships of human remains -- Studying the diets of past people -- Studying the origins and spread of agriculture -- Studying prehistoric technology -- Studying disease in the past -- Studying the origins and migrations of early modern humans.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2010035177
ISBN9781405179607 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN1405179600 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks CC79.B56 B76 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold