Until relatively recently, fetuses, along with infants and children, were largely overlooked in
bioarchaeological research. Over the past twenty years, there has been increasing …

Recently, the value of the study of children and childhood from archaeological contexts has
become more recognized. Childhood is both a biological and a social phenomenon …

During the past decade there has been a dramatic increase in the study of children and
childhood in archaeology and anthropology, with the publication of many papers, books …

This book, no 19 in the CBA Practical Handbook series, provides the very latest guidance on
all aspects of the recovery, handling and study of human remains. It begins by asking why …

Accurate and precise age‐at‐death estimation methods are critical when studying past
lifeways. However, adult age‐at‐death estimation is often difficult because of diverse …

This book examines methods for linking osteo-archaeological data with historical and
environmental sources to shed light on the living conditions of past populations. Covering all …

The Neolithic colonisation of the Pacific islands was one of the most challenging migration
events in human history. The regions east of the Solomon Islands were colonised relatively …

Objectives Breastfeeding and childhood diet have significant impact on morbidity and
mortality within a population, and in the ancient Near East, it is possible to compare …

As a biological, cultural, and social entity, the human fetus is a multifaceted subject which
calls for equally diverse perspectives to fully understand. Anthropology of the Fetus seeks to …

Aim The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of the London Atlas of Human Tooth
Development and Eruption for age estimation in Saudi Arabian children and adolescents …