Archaeological science under a microscope : studies in residue and ancient DNA analysis in honour of Thomas H. Loy /

"These highly varied studies, spanning the world, demonstrate how much modern analyses of microscopic traces on artifacts are altering our perceptions of the past. Ranging from early humans to modern kings, from ancient Australian spears or Mayan pots to recent Maori cloaks, the contributions d...

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Corporate Authors: JSTOR (Organization), University of Queensland
Other Authors: Haslam, Michael, 1978-, Loy, Thomas H., 1942-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Canberra, ACT : ANU E Press, [2009]
Series:Terra Australis ; 30.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"These highly varied studies, spanning the world, demonstrate how much modern analyses of microscopic traces on artifacts are altering our perceptions of the past. Ranging from early humans to modern kings, from ancient Australian spears or Mayan pots to recent Maori cloaks, the contributions demonstrate how starches, raphides, hair, blood, feathers, resin and DNA have become essential elements in archaeology's modern arsenal for reconstructing the daily, spiritual, and challenging aspects of ancient lives and for understanding human evolution."--Publisher's description.
Item Description:Chiefly papers originally presented at a symposium held in Tom H. Loy's memory on Aug. 19, 2006 at the University of Queensland, Brisbane.
Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (vii, 270 pages) : illustrations, maps.
Bibliography:"Thomas H. Loy publications, 1978-2006": pages 8-10.
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781921536854
1921536853