Archaeological science under a microscope studies in residue and ancient DNA analysis in honour of Thomas H. Loy
"These highly varied studies, spanning the world, demonstrate how much modern analyses of microscopic traces on artifacts are altering our perceptions of the past. Ranging from early humans to modern kings, from ancient Australian spears or Mayan pots to recent Maori cloaks, the contributions d...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Canberra, ACT
ANU E Press
[2009]©2009, 2009
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| Series: | Terra Australis
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| Collection: | JSTOR Open Access Books - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | "These highly varied studies, spanning the world, demonstrate how much modern analyses of microscopic traces on artifacts are altering our perceptions of the past. Ranging from early humans to modern kings, from ancient Australian spears or Mayan pots to recent Maori cloaks, the contributions demonstrate how starches, raphides, hair, blood, feathers, resin and DNA have become essential elements in archaeology's modern arsenal for reconstructing the daily, spiritual, and challenging aspects of ancient lives and for understanding human evolution."--Publisher's description |
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| Item Description: | Chiefly papers originally presented at a symposium held in Tom H. Loy's memory on Aug. 19, 2006 at the University of Queensland, Brisbane |
| Physical Description: | vii, 270 pages illustrations, maps |
| ISBN: | 1921536845 9781921536847 |