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Research Methods in Human Skeletal Biology
A text reference that provides a step-by-step guide to conducting research in human skeletal biology, covering diverse topics relating to the biological profile as well as the application of new technologies
Elizabeth A. DiGangi (Edited by), Megan K. Moore (Edited by)
9780123851895, Elsevier Science
Hardback, published 9 November 2012
576 pages, Approx. 202 illustrations (16 in full color)
23.4 x 19 x 3.3 cm, 1.52 kg
"…this book aims to assist students in developing a research focus and learning appropriate methods in order to build a strong foundation for future work." --Evidence Technology Magazine, July-August 2013 "This book is designed as a textbook for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in modern human skeletal biology with the goal of providing more detailed introductions to the many techniques available than do other books…Most chapters include case studies exemplifying the approaches and their results; a glossary adds value. Valuable for classroom and library use." --Choice, July 2013
Research Methods in Human Skeletal Biology serves as the one location readers can go to not only learn how to conduct research in general, but how research is specifically conducted within human skeletal biology. It outlines the current types of research being conducted within each sub-specialty of skeletal biology, and gives the reader the tools to set up a research project in skeletal biology. It also suggests several ideas for potential projects. Each chapter has an inclusive bibliography, which can serve as a good jumpstart for project references.
Part I: Introduction to Research in Skeletal Biology1. Introduction to Skeletal Biology - Elizabeth A. DiGangi and Megan K. Moore2. Application of the Scientific Method to Skeletal Biology - Elizabeth A. DiGangi and Megan K. Moore Part II: Research on Aspects of the Biological Profile3. Age-at-Death Estimation - Natalie Uhl4. Sex Estimation and Assessment - Megan K. Moore5. Ancestry Estimation - Elizabeth A. DiGangi and Joseph T. Hefner6. Stature Estimation - Megan K. Moore and Ann H. Ross7. Paleopathology - Maria O. Smith8. Investigation of Skeletal Trauma - Anne M. Kroman and Steven A. Symes9. Taphonomy - Kerriann Marden, Marcella H. Sorg and William D. Haglund10. Dental Anthropology - Emily Hammerl11. Demography - Lyle W. Konigsberg and Susan R. Frankenberg Part III: Technological Advances12. Geometric Morphometrics - Ashley H. McKeown and Ryan W. Schmidt13. Bone and Dental Histology - Lindsay H. Trammell and Anne M. Kroman14. Functional Morphology and Medical Imaging - Megan K. Moore15. Isotopes - Jonathan D. Bethard16. Molecular Methods - Graciela S. Cabana, Brannon I. Hulsey, and Frankie L. Pack Part IV: Completing and Cultivating the Scientific Process17. Library Research, Presenting, and Publishing - Elizabeth A. DiGangi18. Future Research Considerations in Human Skeletal Biology - Elizabeth A. DiGangi and Megan K. Moore Glossary
Subject Areas: Examinations & assessment [JNKD]
