The Archaeology of Animals

ISBN-13: 9780415151481 / Angielski / Miękka / 1987 / 228 str.

Simon Davis

Opis

Ever since the discovery of fossil remains of extinct animals associated with flint implements, bones and other animal remains have been providing invaluable information to the archaeologist. In the last 20 years many archaeologists and zoologists have taken to studying such 'archaeofaunal' remains, and the science of 'zoo-archaeology' has come into being. Dealing with some of the main issues, this book also describes the nature and development of bones and teeth, and some of the methods used in zoo-archaeology.

Recenzje

`The book is excellent and essential reading for anyone connected with archaeology, be they students, laymen, or experienced excavators and specialists' - Journal of Archaeological Science

`Simon Davis has produced an excellent account of the more intriguing investigations carried out on animal remains from archaeological sites. It will fascinate all who are interested in changes in the human environment and, as an exposition on interpretation, it should be read by every archaeologist' - The Times Literary Supplement

`Simon Davis provides a wealth of esoteric information about animals in the past' - New Scientist

`The Archaeology of Animals is an impressive achievement, making an excellent case for the importance of studying animal bones from archaeological sites' - Archaeology Today

`...an excellent introduction to the subject, written from the point of view of a zoologist but impeccable in its appreciation of the rich store of archaeological data that the study of faunal remains can yield' - British Archaeological News

O autorze

Dr Simon Davis works as a Zoo-Archaeologist in English Heritage's Ancient Monuments Laboratory; he is also an Hon. Research Assistant at University College, London. In addition to excavation work in Israel, Iran, Cyprus and Britain, he has travelled in the Middle East, Europe, the Maghreb and North America.