The Social Archaeology of Funerary Remains

In sum, this volume is indeed an impressive illustration of the strength of an interpretive approach to the past that is richly contextualized archaeologically, historically, and theoretically. The significance of human osteological data within this research regime is amply documented.' -- Journal of Anthropological Research Journal of Anthropological Research Gowland and Knusel and all their contributing authors have made an important step...by highlighting the critical value of thorough osteological analysis for meaningful and secure archaeological interpretation.' -- Canadian Journal of Archaeology Canadian Journal of Archaeology This well-illustrated volume demonstrates the vibrant contributions of physical anthropologists everywhere to archaeological attempts at understanding the past.' -- American Journal Of Archaeology American Journal Of Archaeology I would recommend this book for purchase by all university archaeology and anthropology libraries.' -- International Journal of Osteoarchaeology International Journal of Osteoarchaeology This volume demonstrates the power and potential of osteological analyses in the field of archaeology... Overall, the papers in this volume present a wide-ranging and inter-disciplinary contribution to the fields of archaeology and osteology.' -- The Kelvingrove Review The Kelvingrove Review This volume sets out some pioneering yet very readable examples... the editors are to be congratulated for bringing this rich material to a wider audience.' -- Cambridge Archaeological Journal Cambridge Archaeological Journal