This is the first book to examine bird remains in archaeology and anthropology. Providing a thorough review of the literature on this topic, it also serves as a guide to the methods of study of bird remains from the past and covers a wide range of topics.
This is the first book to examine bird remains in archaeology and anthropology. Providing a thorough review of the literature on this topic, it also serves as a guide to the methods of study of bird remains from the past and covers a wide range of topics.
1. Introduction 2. Biology, behaviour and anatomy 3. Ageing, sexing and pathology with Tony Waldron 4. Identification, recording and quantification 5. Taphonomy: natural changes and recovery 6. Taphonomy: human modifications and element survival 7. Eggs and eggshell 8. Feathers, skins and other products 9. Tools and ornaments 10. Wild birds as food 11. The domestic chicken 12. Other domestic birds 13. Sport and pleasure 14. Birds in symbol and ritual 15. Birds in the environment 16. Conclusions and outstanding questions.
1. Introduction 2. Biology, behaviour and anatomy 3. Ageing, sexing and pathology with Tony Waldron 4. Identification, recording and quantification 5. Taphonomy: natural changes and recovery 6. Taphonomy: human modifications and element survival 7. Eggs and eggshell 8. Feathers, skins and other products 9. Tools and ornaments 10. Wild birds as food 11. The domestic chicken 12. Other domestic birds 13. Sport and pleasure 14. Birds in symbol and ritual 15. Birds in the environment 16. Conclusions and outstanding questions.
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