The Wari Empire thrived in the Peruvian Andes between AD 600 and 1000. This study of human skeletons reveals the biological and social impact of Wari imperialism on people's lives, particularly its effects on community organization and frequency of violence of both ruling elites…
Interprets human skeletal collections from a region where millets, rice, and several other important cereals were cultivated, leading to attendant forms of agricultural development that were accompanied by significant technological innovations. The contributors follow the diffus…
Examines current understandings of human population histories, adaptations, dietary changes, and health variations within the geographical context of ancient east Asia.
Examines current understandings of human population histories, adaptations, dietary changes, and health variations within the geographical context of ancient east Asia.
Examines current understandings of human population histories, adaptations, dietary changes, and health variations within the geographical context of ancient east Asia.
Examines current understandings of human population histories, adaptations, dietary changes, and health variations within the geographical context of ancient east Asia.
Introduction to bioarchaeology : history to present -- Bone biology and human osteology : basics to understanding osteological research -- Reconstructing activity patterns : making dead people move -- Health and disease : understanding morbidity from the skeleton -- Trauma : acc…