Bioarchaeology
The History of You
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 29. December 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
200 pages
978-0-19-896176-5 (ISBN)
Description
Written primarily for 16-to-19-year-old students, this primer will cover the relatively new but fast-developing science of bioarchaeology.
A fascinating introduction to bioarchaeology, an emerging science that explores a plethora of issues and themes. These include the impact of diet on health, the biochemistry of genetics and gene sequencing, human evolution and social biology, the impact of infectious and non-communicable diseases, and changes in biodiversity over time.
Key Features:
-An informative and accessible introduction to the rapidly developing science of bioarchaeology, which guides students through its key concepts while illustrating how a new scientific discipline emerges and evolves.
-Engaging features such as case studies and pause-for-thought boxes introduce students to the challenges of big data, and encourage them to consider and discuss the many ethical issues that arise within bioarchaeology and their relevance to contemporary understandings of humanity.
-Expert contributions from Sander Aerts, Head of Post-Excavation Specialist Service at Wessex Archaeology, and Professor Alice Roberts, Professor of Public Engagement in Science at the School of Biosciences, University of Birmingham, add additional insights and further enliven the text.
-Oxford Biology Primers are the only resource to introduce prospective and current students of undergraduate-level bioscience to a range of topics from this dynamic experimental science, enticing readers to study further.
-Its titles directly support two key transitions in the student journey: from school to undergraduate-level study, and from undergraduate to independent researcher.
-Its modular format offers a high degree of flexibility, with teachers being able to draw on specific volumes that augment the post-16 curriculum and university lecturers being able to draw on specific volumes at different stages of the undergraduate curriculum.
-All titles in the series are available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Science Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support. For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks
A fascinating introduction to bioarchaeology, an emerging science that explores a plethora of issues and themes. These include the impact of diet on health, the biochemistry of genetics and gene sequencing, human evolution and social biology, the impact of infectious and non-communicable diseases, and changes in biodiversity over time.
Key Features:
-An informative and accessible introduction to the rapidly developing science of bioarchaeology, which guides students through its key concepts while illustrating how a new scientific discipline emerges and evolves.
-Engaging features such as case studies and pause-for-thought boxes introduce students to the challenges of big data, and encourage them to consider and discuss the many ethical issues that arise within bioarchaeology and their relevance to contemporary understandings of humanity.
-Expert contributions from Sander Aerts, Head of Post-Excavation Specialist Service at Wessex Archaeology, and Professor Alice Roberts, Professor of Public Engagement in Science at the School of Biosciences, University of Birmingham, add additional insights and further enliven the text.
-Oxford Biology Primers are the only resource to introduce prospective and current students of undergraduate-level bioscience to a range of topics from this dynamic experimental science, enticing readers to study further.
-Its titles directly support two key transitions in the student journey: from school to undergraduate-level study, and from undergraduate to independent researcher.
-Its modular format offers a high degree of flexibility, with teachers being able to draw on specific volumes that augment the post-16 curriculum and university lecturers being able to draw on specific volumes at different stages of the undergraduate curriculum.
-All titles in the series are available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Science Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support. For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks
Reviews / Votes
'It is one of the most interesting primers that I have been privileged to review the outline of.' * Dr Sue Howarth, Institute of Education, University of Worcester * 'Quite apart from the fact that the topic itself is fascinating, the fact that so much of the material relates directly to specific parts of the 16-19 biology syllabus means that the book will be of huge value to teachers.' * Dr Hilary Otter, Head of Biology at St. Swithun's School * 'Interested students will find it a mine of information.' * Dr Ian Harvey, Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Illustrations
119
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-19-896176-5 (9780198961765)
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Persons
Dr Madeline Bleasdale is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Archaeology at the University of York. Her research contributes to the ERC-funded COMMIOS (Communities and Connectivities: Iron Age Britons and their Continental Neighbours) project. This multidisciplinary project combines topics such as funerary archaeology, osteology, aDNA, and stable isotopes.
Dr Lara Gonzalez Carretero is a Lecturer in Archaeobotany in the Department of Archaeology at the University of York. Her research specialises on the study of archaeological food remains in combination with macro and micro botanical investigation and biomolecular analysis which include isotopic and lipid analysis.
Dr Eleanor Green is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Archaeogenetics in the Department of Archology at the University of York, specialising in the extraction and analysis of ancient DNA.
Dr Lara Gonzalez Carretero is a Lecturer in Archaeobotany in the Department of Archaeology at the University of York. Her research specialises on the study of archaeological food remains in combination with macro and micro botanical investigation and biomolecular analysis which include isotopic and lipid analysis.
Dr Eleanor Green is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Archaeogenetics in the Department of Archology at the University of York, specialising in the extraction and analysis of ancient DNA.
Content
- 1: Bioarchaeology - and Why it Matters
- 2: Food, Glorious Food
- 3: People, Parents and Populations
- 4: The Spectre of Disease
- 5: Archaeobotany: The Importance of Plant Stories
- 6: Reshaping the World: Human Impacts and Adaptations