Human Biology and History

ISBN-13: 9780367454869 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 240 str.

Malcolm Smith

Opis

This multi-disciplinary volume weaves together the fields of biology, archaeology, anthropology, and history to produce an in-depth analysis of the biological history of past human populations. With contributions from a panel of experts, the book fully explores research methods, theoretical approaches, and the outcomes of research. Chapters include discussions on adaptation and the English demographic regime, warfare and population structure, and a human ecological approach to the interface of history and biology. A unique interlacing of human biology and history, this book presents a fresh perspective to the subject for students and professionals across all levels and disciplines.

Spis treści

HUMAN BIOLOGY AND HISTORY: THE SCOPE AND SCALE OF INTERACTION, Malcolm Smith
ADAPTATION AND THE ENGLISH DEMOGRAPHIC REGIME, John Landers
Adaptation and the Organic Economy
The English Case: Population and Economy
Adaptation and Maladaptation
BRITISH POLYGYNY, Laura Betzig
The British Peerage
The Bastardy Ratio
Household Size
Household Composition
Fornication
Adultery
Kings
WARFARE AND POPULATION STRUCTURE, James H. Mielke
Materials
The Way of Finland
Impact of the War
Discussion and Summary
ISONYMY ANALYSIS: THE POTENTIAL FOR APPLICATION OF QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF SURNAME DISTRIBUTIONS TO PROBLEMS IN HISTORICAL RESEARCH, Malcolm Smith
Surname Studies in History
Surname Studies in Biological Anthropology
Marital Isonymy
Random Isonymy
Case Studies
Case Study: Coastguards at Selsey
Case Study: Occupations in Fylingdales
The Application of Isonymy to Historical Questions
CALCULATING NUTRITIONAL STATUS IN THE PAST FROM HISTORICAL SOURCES, Derek J. Oddy
Sources for Calculating Nutritional Status
Dietary Analysis
Results
Long-term Trends
THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF ANTHROPOMETRIC HISTORY, Roderick Floud
The Pattern of Change in Height
Height and the 'Standard of Living' Debate
Future Challenges
PALAEOBIOLOGY AS A TOOL FOR THE STUDY OF SURVIVAL OF PAST POPULATIONS, Pia Bennike
Neanderthals and the Upper Palaeolithic Populations
Palaeopathology and Palaeodemography of Neanderthals
The Upper Palaeolithic Population
The Mesolithic and Neolithic Populations
The Mesolithic Population
The Greenland Eskimos and the Norse
The Norse
'OBSERVE: OUR NOSES WERE MADE TO CARRY SPECTACLES, SO WE HAVE SPECTACLES', Christopher J. Knüsel
The Panglossian Paradigm
Plasticity: Definitions and Historical Context
The Origins of Modern Interest in Plastic Change
Controversy and Context
Early Developments
MINES, MEALS AND MOVEMENT: A HUMAN ECOLOGICAL APPROACH TO THE INTERFACE OF 'HISTORY AND BIOLOGY', Holger Schutkowski
Historical Biomonitoring
Residential Mobility
Dietary Behaviour

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