Strontium isotope analysis of archaeological skeletons has provided useful and exciting
results in archaeology in the last 20 years, particularly by characterizing past human …

The biomineral component of bones and teeth is synthesized within the body, under direct
physiological control, and therefore the chemistry of bone (including the trace element …

The social anthropology of death 21 Cross-cultural generalizations and the New
Archaeology's search for middle range theory 27 Funerary practices: agency, power and …

Archaeological discoveries of teeth provide remarkable information on humans, animals and
the health, hygiene and diet of ancient communities. In this fully revised and updated 2005 …

This new edition of the definitive work on doing paleoethnobotany brings the book up to date
by incorporating new methods and examples of research, while preserving the overall …

Strontium isotope analysis of bone and tooth enamel from prehistoric human skeletons is an
important new technique used to address questions regarding migration. Two problems …

The application of chemistry within archaeology is an important and fascinating area. It
allows the archaeologist to answer such questions as" what is this artefact made of?"," …

Strontium isotopes are a powerful tool for investigating the geographical origins of people
and animals but assignment of provenance requires reference maps and databases. This …

Strontium isotopes are a powerful tool which provide information about provenance directly
from the tissues of humans rather than the grave context and burial goods. Geographical …

The inclusion of radiogenic strontium isotope (87 Sr/86 Sr) analysis in archaeological and
bioarchaeological research has resulted in the creation of new data by which to evaluate …