Applied Zooarchaeology
Five Case Studies
Will be published approx. on 31. October 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
130 pages
978-0-9898249-6-5 (ISBN)
Description
During the last two decades, zooarchaeologists have increasingly focused aspects of their work on conservation biology.
Zooarchaeological data represents an empirical record of past human-animal interactions, which provides conservation with a deep temporal perspective. There are many challenges that face the archaeologist as conservation biologist, however, that have little to do with deep time, faunal remains, and zooarchaeological method and theory.
This book uses a series of case studies with which each of the authors has relevant personal experience to explore the types of interdisciplinary challenges that zooarchaeologists face when crossing into the world of environmental management and animal conservation. Never has there been a greater need for multi-vocal perspectives in conservation biology. This book shows zooarchaeologists how to use zooarchaeological perspectives to help meet those needs, while crossing traditional academic disciplinary boundaries.
Zooarchaeological data represents an empirical record of past human-animal interactions, which provides conservation with a deep temporal perspective. There are many challenges that face the archaeologist as conservation biologist, however, that have little to do with deep time, faunal remains, and zooarchaeological method and theory.
This book uses a series of case studies with which each of the authors has relevant personal experience to explore the types of interdisciplinary challenges that zooarchaeologists face when crossing into the world of environmental management and animal conservation. Never has there been a greater need for multi-vocal perspectives in conservation biology. This book shows zooarchaeologists how to use zooarchaeological perspectives to help meet those needs, while crossing traditional academic disciplinary boundaries.
Reviews / Votes
The process of applying archaeological data to conservation biology, resource management, and restoration ecology is far from straightforward. Applied Zooarchaeology carefully considers these problems, provides solutions, and offers recommendations for applied archaeologists so that the implications of archaeological research can impact conservation science and policy. The book is an excellent primer for all fields of study and researchers at any level of their careers regarding the analysis of archaeological data to help guide the management of fauna. . . . the concepts discussed are applicable far beyond zooarchaeology and are especially relevant to paleoethnobotany. Sanchez, Gabriel M., Journal of California and Great Basin Anthropology | Vol. 39, No. 1 (2019)"The individual chapters largely stand alone, and each provides a short, high quality snapshot of methods, data, and interpretations on the local or small regional scale. Collectively, these chapters provide a global perspective on contemporary zooarchaeology . . . Applied Zooarchaeology. . . is an excellent, concise, highly readable volume. Notably, each chapter ends with a list of key terms and discussion questions that foster critical reflection and make this an ideal volume for undergraduate teaching. The volume also forms an excellent primer for researchers and students interested in applied uses for zooarchaeological data, and the bibliography, though far from exhaustive, provides an excellent starting point for further exploration of the broader issues." --Trevor J. Orchard, University of Toronto Mississauga, Journal Canadien d'Archeologie 42 (2018)
"This book provides an insightful examination of how interdisciplinary efforts ... can be effective in addressing conservation problems. It joins a growing list of resources in applied zooarchaeology and paleozoology, which form an essential database that all new disciplines must acquire." Steven D. Emslie, University of North Carolina, Wilmington "A highly readable primer for applied zooarchaeology. Through a series of case studies, the authors highlight fundamental issues of data quality, sampling, and taphonomy. This book will be of interest to archaeologists who want their research to engage real-world problems. Get a copy-and order extra copies for your students." Virginia L. Butler, Portland State University "A prescient and useful primer on a nascent subfield of great importance for archaeology. Students will learn important lessons from this concise, highly readable work and its honest appraisals of the practical difficulties and disciplinary barriers that must be overcome if the value of zooarchaeological data is to be realized." Evan Peacock, Mississippi State University "A valuable compilation of five case studies that illustrate why and how paleozoological datasets inform conservation programs and policies. Although written for the uninitiated applied zooarchaeologist, the integration of archaeological and ecological theory and application makes this book an essential addition to the libraries of scientists and practitioners in conservation biology." Charles R. Randklev, Texas A & M University "...This book stands as an important contribution to the growing interdisciplinary field of applied zooarchaeology." --Suzanne E. Pilaar Birch, University of Georgia, American Antiquity, Vol. 82, No. 1 "This book will be most effective in the classroom when paired with detailed ecological, biological and zooarchaeological data that will allow students to delve deeply into the methodological background and political implications of this work, and it will also serve as an important resource for interdisciplinary research teams." --Catherine F. West, Boston University, The Holocene, Vol. 26(11), 2016 "Applied Zooarchaeology: Five Case Studies shows how locally impactful, interdisciplinary historical ecological research can be achieved in a highly digestible way. As such, it is well worth the read." --Jonathan Dombrowsky, University of New Mexico, Ethnobiology Letters 7(1)
"In summary, Applied Zooarchaeology is a readable book with an important message for students entering the field of archaeology and zooarchaeology: it is challenging to apply archaeofaunal research to conservation biology. It should also be read by conservation biologists and wildlife managers who want a better understanding of zooarchaeology." --Steven R. James, California Archaeology -- Suzanne E. Pilaar Birch, University of Georgia * American Antiquity, Vol. 82, No. 1, January 2017 * In summary, Applied Zooarchaeology is a readable book with an important message for students entering the field of archaeology and zooarchaeology: it is challenging to apply archaeofaunal research to conservation biology. It should also be read by conservation biologists and wildlife managers who want a better understanding of zooarchaeology.
Steven R. James -- Steven R. James * California Archaeology, Vol 10, May 2018 * This book will be most effective in the classroom when paired with detailed ecological, biological and zooarchaeological data that will allow students to delve deeply into the methodological background and political implications of this work, and it will also serve as an important resource for interdisciplinary research teams.
Catherine F. West, Boston University -- Catherine F. West, Boston University * The Holocene, Vol. 26(11), 2016 * "Applied Zooarchaeology: Five Case Studies shows how locally impactful, interdisciplinary historical ecological research can be achieved in a highly digestible way. As such, it is well worth the read."
Jonathan Dombrowsky, University of New Mexico, Ethnobiology Letters 7(1) "The process of applying archaeological data to conservation biology, resource management, and restoration ecology is far from straightforward. Applied Zooarchaeology carefully considers these problems, provides solutions, and offers recommendations for applied archaeologists so that the implications of archaeological research can impact conservation science and policy. The book is an excellent primer for all fields of study and researchers at any level of their careers regarding the analysis of archaeological data to help guide the management of fauna. . . . the concepts discussed are applicable far beyond zooarchaeology and are especially relevant to paleoethnobotany." Gabriel M. Sanches, Journal of California and Great Basin Anthropology | Vol. 39, No. 1 (2019)
"The individual chapters largely stand alone, and each provides a short, high quality snapshot of methods, data, and interpretations on the local or small regional scale. Collectively, these chapters provide a global perspective on contemporary zooarchaeology . . . Applied Zooarchaeology. . . is an excellent, concise, highly readable volume. Notably, each chapter ends with a list of key terms and discussion questions that foster critical reflection and make this an ideal volume for undergraduate teaching. The volume also forms an excellent primer for researchers and students interested in applied uses for zooarchaeological data, and the bibliography, though far from exhaustive, provides an excellent starting point for further exploration of the broader issues." --Trevor J. Orchard, University of Toronto Mississauga, Journal Canadien d'Archeologie 42 (2018)
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Language
English
Place of publication
Clinton Corners
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
249 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-9898249-6-5 (9780989824965)
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Persons
Steve Wolverton is Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and the Environment at the University of North Texas. His research focuses on animal ecology, zooarchaeology, and ethnobiology.
Lisa Nagaoka is Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and the Environment at the University of North Texas. Her research focuses on archaeology and human behavioural ecology in the Pacific and the American Southwest.
Torben Rick is Curator of Human Environmental Interactions and Chair of the Department of Anthropology at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. His research focuses on the archaeology and historical ecology of coastal and island peoples, especially on the North American Pacific and Atlantic coasts.
Lisa Nagaoka is Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and the Environment at the University of North Texas. Her research focuses on archaeology and human behavioural ecology in the Pacific and the American Southwest.
Torben Rick is Curator of Human Environmental Interactions and Chair of the Department of Anthropology at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. His research focuses on the archaeology and historical ecology of coastal and island peoples, especially on the North American Pacific and Atlantic coasts.
Content
Introduction
Taphonomy and Conservation of Freshwater Mussels
Sea Otters: Historical Extirpations and Modern Reintroductions
California Condor Conservation, North America Rewilding, and Pleistocene Overkill
Takahe Translocation in New Zealand
Applied Zooarchaeology and the Deer Problem in Central Texas
Conclusion
Bibliography
Glossary
Index
Taphonomy and Conservation of Freshwater Mussels
Sea Otters: Historical Extirpations and Modern Reintroductions
California Condor Conservation, North America Rewilding, and Pleistocene Overkill
Takahe Translocation in New Zealand
Applied Zooarchaeology and the Deer Problem in Central Texas
Conclusion
Bibliography
Glossary
Index