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Record Nr.

UNINA9910825414803321

Autore

Matisoo-Smith Lisa

Titolo

DNA for archaeologists / / Elizabeth Matisoo-Smith and K. Ann Horsburgh

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2016

ISBN

1-315-43031-2

1-315-43032-0

1-315-43033-9

1-59874-682-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (235 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

HorsburghK. Ann <1975->

Disciplina

930.1

Soggetti

Archaeological chemistry

Archaeology - Methodology

Biomolecular archaeology

Human molecular genetics

Human remains (Archaeology) - Analysis

Mitochondrial DNA

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"First published 2012 by Left Coast Press, Inc."--T.p. verso.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; List of Illustrations; Acknowledgements; 1. Why Read This Book?; 2. DNA: The Basics; 3. Ancient DNA; 4. Ethics of Molecular Anthropological Research; 5. Hominin Origins and Relationships; 6. Population Origins and Dispersals; 7. Human Impacts-Extinction, Domestication, and Utilization of Plants and Animals; 8. Individualization and Other Applications of Ancient DNA; 9. Conclusions; Notes; Glossary; References; Index; About the Authors

Sommario/riassunto

The ability to use DNA evidence is revolutionizing our understanding of the past. This book introduces archaeologists to the basics of DNA research so they can understand the powers and pitfalls of using DNA data in archaeological analysis and interpretation. By concentrating on the principles and applications of DNA specific to archaeology, the authors allow archaeologists to collect DNA samples properly and interpret the laboratory results with greater confidence. The volume is



replete with case examples of DNA work in a variety of archaeological contexts and is an ideal teaching tool f