Biomolecular Archaeology
An Introduction
Published on 4. February 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-1-4051-7960-7 (ISBN)
Description
Illustrated thoroughly, Biomolecular Archaeology is the first book to clearly guide students through the study of ancient DNA: how to analyze biomolecular evidence (DNA, proteins, lipids and carbohydrates) to address important archaeological questions.
* The first book to address the scope and methods of this new cross-disciplinary area of research for archaeologists
* Offers a completely up-to-date overview of the latest research in this innovative subject
* Guides students who wish to become biomolecular archaeologists through the complexities of both the scientific methods and archaeological goals.
* Provides an essential component to undergraduate and graduate archaeological research
Reviews / Votes
"Thenumerous figures and tables are clear and useful throughout, and a valuableglossary is also provided." (Journalof the Royal Anthropological Institute, 25 January 2013)More details
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E-Book
03/2011
Wiley-Blackwell
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E-Book
02/2011
Wiley-Blackwell
€37.99
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Persons
Terry Brown is Professor of Biomolecular Archaeology at The University of Manchester. His publications include Gene Cloning and DNA Analysis: An Introduction (6th edition, Blackwell Science, 2010) and Genomes (3rd edition, 2006).
Keri Brown is Honorary Lecturer in Biomolecular Archaeology at the University of Manchester; she taught the M.Sc in Biomolecular Archaeology at Manchester and Sheffield Universities for 10 years. She has published articles in both Italian archaeology and ancient DNA.
Content
List of Figures
List of Tables
Preface
Part I: Biomolecules and How They Are Studied
Part II: Preservation and Decay of Biomolecules in Archaeological Specimens
Part III: The Applications of Biomolecular Archaeology
Glossary
Index