The Oxford handbook of the archaeology of diet

Humans are unique among animals for the wide diversity of foods and food preparation techniques that are intertwined with regional cultural distinctions around the world. The Oxford Handbook of the Archaeology of Diet explores evidence for human diet from our earliest ancestors through the dispersal...

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Other Authors: Lee-Thorp, Julia A. (Editor), Katzenberg, Mary Anne (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2015, 2015-2024
Series:Oxford handbooks online / Oxford handbooks online
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Collection: Oxford Handbook Online - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Humans are unique among animals for the wide diversity of foods and food preparation techniques that are intertwined with regional cultural distinctions around the world. The Oxford Handbook of the Archaeology of Diet explores evidence for human diet from our earliest ancestors through the dispersal of our species across the globe. Examples are drawn from across the globe and information on the research methods used is embedded within each chapter. The Handbook provides a comprehensive reference work for advanced undergraduate and graduate students and for professionals seeking authoritative essays on specific topics about diet in the human past
Published:2015-2024
Physical Description:1 online resource
Publication Frequency:Monthly
ISBN:9780191756887