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Paleodemography
Author | : Robert D. Hoppa,James W. Vaupel |
Publsiher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 277 |
Release | : 2008-10-30 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9781139441551 |
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Paleodemography is the field of enquiry that attempts to identify demographic parameters from past populations (usually skeletal samples) derived from archaeological contexts, and then to make interpretations regarding the health and well-being of those populations. However, paleodemographic theory relies on several assumptions that cannot easily be validated by the researcher, and if incorrect, can lead to large errors or biases. In this book, physical anthropologists, mathematical demographers and statisticians tackle these methodological issues for reconstructing demographic structure for skeletal samples. Topics discussed include how skeletal morphology is linked to chronological age, assessment of age from the skeleton, demographic models of mortality and their interpretation, and biostatistical approaches to age structure estimation from archaeological samples. This work will be of immense importance to anyone interested in paleodemography, including biological and physical anthropologists, demographers, geographers, evolutionary biologists and statisticians.
Caribbean Paleodemography
Author | : L. Antonio Curet |
Publsiher | : University of Alabama Press |
Total Pages | : 288 |
Release | : 2005-06-05 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780817351854 |
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A high significant discussion of Caribbean archaeology and a fascinating introduction to paleodemography According to the European chronicles, at the time of contact, the Greater Antilles were inhabited by the Taino or Arawak Indians, who were organized in hierarchical societies. Since its inception Caribbean archaeology has used population as an important variable in explaining many social, political, and economic processes such as migration, changes in subsistence systems, and the development of institutionalized social stratification. In Caribbean Paleodemography, L. Antonio Curet argues that population has been used casually by Caribbean archaeologists and proposes more rigorous and promising ways in which demographic factors can be incorporated in our modeling of past human behavior. He analyzes a number of demographic issues in island archaeology at various levels of analysis, including inter- and intra-island migration, carrying capacity, population structures, variables in prehistory, cultural changes, and the relationship with material culture and social development. With this work, Curet brings together the diverse theories on Greater Antilles island populations and the social and political forces governing their growth and migration.
Paleodemography
Author | : Robert D. Hoppa,James W. Vaupel |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 259 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Age distribution (Demography) |
ISBN | : 0511071728 |
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Many methodological and theoretical problems exist in reconstructing demographic structure from archaeological populations. Paleodemography is an innovative volume which tackles these issues to reach a consensus on the way forward. It will be the benchmark for all those interested in skeletal samples and their implications for analysing past populations.
Handbook of Palaeodemography
Author | : Isabelle Séguy,Luc Buchet |
Publsiher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2016-08-27 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 3319348140 |
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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 time periods from prehistory to the 20th century, it aims to construct models that capture plausible demographic dynamics from highly fragmentary evidence. Starting from the known in order to explore the unknown, this book presents a historical view of methods used in the past and present as well as proposes original ones. The paleodemographic methods presented in this handbook have been tested on anthropological and archaeological data and can easily be applied. This manual represents a fruitful collaboration between historical demographers and anthropological archaeologists who, with the help of mathematicians and statisticians, detail research that opens an important historical dimension to the discipline. Written in a readily understandable manner, it serves as an ideal resource for those wishing to interpret ancient bones in demographic terms.
Recent Advances in Palaeodemography
Author | : Jean-Pierre Bocquet-Appel |
Publsiher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 302 |
Release | : 2008-01-22 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9781402064241 |
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This book has been developed from a core of papers selected for the paleodemographic session of the 25th World Population Congress (July 2005, Tours, France). It covers recent paleodemographic innovations, in terms of data, techniques and the detection of patterns making it possible to highlight hitherto unknown prehistoric demographic processes.
Biological Anthropology of the Human Skeleton
Author | : M. Anne Katzenberg,Anne L. Grauer |
Publsiher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 688 |
Release | : 2018-10-30 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9781119151616 |
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An Indispensable Resource on Advanced Methods of Analysis of Human Skeletal and Dental Remains in Archaeological and Forensic Contexts Now in its third edition, Biological Anthropology of the Human Skeleton has become a key reference for bioarchaeologists, human osteologists, and paleopathologists throughout the world. It builds upon basic skills to provide the foundation for advanced scientific analyses of human skeletal remains in cultural, archaeological, and theoretical contexts. This new edition features updated coverage of topics including histomorphometry, dental morphology, stable isotope methods, and ancient DNA, as well as a number of new chapters on paleopathology. It also covers bioarchaeological ethics, taphonomy and the nature of archaeological assemblages, biomechanical analyses of archaeological human skeletons, and more. Fully updated and revised with new material written by leading researchers in the field Includes many case studies to demonstrate application of methods of analysis Offers valuable information on contexts, methods, applications, promises, and pitfalls Covering the latest advanced methods and techniques for analyzing skeletal and dental remains from archaeological discoveries, Biological Anthropology of the Human Skeleton is a trusted text for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals in human osteology, bioarchaeology, and paleopathology.
Paleodemography of the Plains Miwok Ethnolinguistic Area Central California
Author | : Glen H. Doran |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 300 |
Release | : 1980 |
Genre | : California |
ISBN | : UCAL:X13901 |
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Encyclopedia of Caribbean Archaeology
Author | : Basil A. Reid,R. Grant Gilmore III |
Publsiher | : University Press of Florida |
Total Pages | : 404 |
Release | : 2014-03-04 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 9780813048536 |
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Encyclopedia of Caribbean Archaeology offers a comprehensive overview of the available archaeological research conducted in the region. Beginning with the earliest native migrations and moving through contemporary issues of heritage management, the contributors tackle the usual questions of colonization, adaptation, and evolution while embracing newer research techniques, such as geoinformatics, archaeometry, paleodemography, DNA analysis, and seafaring simulations. Entries are cross-referenced so that readers can efficiently access data on a variety of related topics. The introduction includes a survey of the various archaeological periods in the Caribbean, as well as a discussion of the region’s geography, climate, topography, and oceanography. It also offers an easy-to-read review of the historical archaeology, providing a better understanding of the cultural contexts of the Caribbean that resulted from the convergence of European, Native American, African, and then Asian settlers.