This series delves into pivotal questions in contemporary archaeology through theoretically informed and authoritative studies. It prioritizes interpretation over exhaustive data documentation, making complex subjects accessible. Each volume addresses significant topics of broad interest within modern archaeology. This collection serves as an invaluable resource for students and seasoned professionals alike.
Archaeological remains not only intrigue, they also inform. This book looks at the two traditionally separate disciplines which explore archaeological remains; the scientific and the humanistic, and argues that the approaches of both should be combined in order to fully exploit the evidence of the past that remains offer us.
A Theoretical Osteoarchaeology
Skeletal remains are a vital source of evidence for archaeologists. Their interpretation has tended to take two divergent forms: the scientific and the humanistic. In this innovative study, Joanna Sofaer Derevenski argues that these approaches are unnecessarily polarized and that one should not be pursued without the other. Exploring key themes such as sex, gender, life cycle and diet, she argues that the body is both biological object and cultural site and is not easily detached from the objects, practices and landscapes that surround it.