Written in bones : how human remains unlock the secrets of the dead

Book, 2012

Status

Available

Call number

CC79.H95 W75

Publication

Publisher Unknown

Description

Like previous series entries, this volume covers rock art research and management all over the world over a 5-year period, in this case 2015-19. Contributions once again show the wide variety of approaches that have been taken in different parts of the world and reflect the expansion and diversification of perspectives and research questions.

User reviews

LibraryThing member Familyhistorian
I have a small section on archeology in my personal library. It is an area of study that fascinates me. Written in Bones: How Human Remains Unlock the Secrets of the Dead looks at human remains and how burials and grave goods can be interpreted to tell people of the present more about people of the
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past. Each chapter deals with a different discovery, some that are well known; some more obscure. The burials are not confined to one era or civilization but come from all over the world. There are many photographs – good for those who are interested in this area of study, not so good for those who are squeamish. It was an interesting read.
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Original publication date

2003
2012 (revised)

Barcode

34662000897493
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