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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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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor Corporativo: University of Queensland
Otros Autores: Haslam, Michael, 1978- (Editor ), Loy, Thomas H., 1942-2005 (honouree.)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Canberra, ACT : ANU E Press, [2009]
Colección:Terra Australis ; 30.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:"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
Notas:Chiefly papers originally presented at a symposium held in Tom H. Loy's memory on Aug. 19, 2006 at the University of Queensland, Brisbane.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (vii, 270 pages) : illustrations, maps
Bibliografía:"Thomas H. Loy publications, 1978-2006": pages 8-10
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781921536854
1921536853