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"Many of the ideas expressed in this book are pertinent to all those coping with archaeological sediments...Those interested in geoarchaeology are urged to consider carefully Steins thoughtful approach to the integration of the two disciplines."
--GEOARCHAEOLOGY
Book Description
This book presents the latest research on shell middens: sites that contain shell and are located near coastal and fluvial settings around the world. The shell imparts certain characteristics to sites such as complex discontinuous strata, low densities of artifacts, large volumes of deposits, alkaline chemistry and proximity to fluctuating sea level. The shell midden is often a product of
both cultural and non-cultural events, such as saturation of the lower portion of the midden by rising sea level, or differential weathering of shell and bone. These non-cultural events affect cultural interpretations. The book aims to provide a detailed history of shell midden research and a description of procedures and analyses using an example of a Northwest Coast shell midden.
Key Features
* Excavation strategy
* Use of microartifacts
* Classification of fire-cracked rock
* Detection of burned bone
* Use of grain-size analysis on shell
* Stratigraphic and sedimentological analysis
Deciphering a Shell Midden,Julie K. Stein,Academic Press,0126647305,Ancient Archaeology,Antiquities,Archaeology,Archaeology / Anthropology,Coastal archaeology,Earth Sciences - General,Great Britain,Indians of North America,Kitchen-middens,Northwest Coast of North America,Science/Mathematics,Deltas, estuaries, coastal regions,Prehistoric archaeology,Stratigraphy,United Kingdom, Great Britain
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