Biomolecular archaeology : an introduction / Terry Brown and Keri Brown.
| Author/creator | Brown, T. A. |
| Other author | Brown, Keri. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Chichester, West Sussex ; Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011. |
| Description | xxiv, 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 note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2010035177 |
| ISBN | 9781405179607 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1405179600 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | CC79.B56 B76 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |