In Remembrance: Archaeology and Death

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Bloomsbury Academic, Feb 28, 1997 - Social Science - 264 pages

In recent years, federal and state governments have recognized their responsibility for the protection of unmarked ancient burial grounds that may be threatened by modern land use activities and natural disasters. The editors have compiled case studies that reflect effective answers to removal, analysis, and reburial of human remains by archaeologists. Each study provides fascinating research from the excavation of historic cemeteries, which has added considerable knowledge to our understanding of factors relating to health, disease, and trauma, and the social histories of the diverse human communities occupying North America during the last three centuries. The volume also represents an important resource guide for archaeologists, historians, and other researchers concerning the sensitive treatment of the nation's historic burying grounds and cemeteries exposed by 20th century changes to the landscape.

The Introduction highlights recent examples of the way osteological analysis of burials contributes to our knowledge of past histories. Part I examines several socially disenfranchised groups that are under-represented in historic records. These analyses demonstrate how archaeological and anthropological research can contribute to a better understanding of cultural conditions and life ways of important social groups. Part II consists of articles that illustrate where past and recent traumas and desecration have affected human burials. Part III represents the only technical section, providing a resource guide on professional standards in conducting documentary research as well as fieldwork in the location and excavation of historic burials.

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Contents

New Perspectives on the Past
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An Insight into Deviant Behavior
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CONTENTS
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In Remembrance: Archaeology and Death
David A. Poirier,Nicholas F. Bellantoni
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About the author (1997)

DAVID A. POIRIER is Staff Archaeologist with the Connecticut Historical Commission, where he is also Environmental Review Coordinator for the State Historic Preservation Office.

NICHOLAS F. BELLANTONI serves as the Connecticut State Archaeologist with the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History at the University of Connecticut.

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TitleIn Remembrance: Archaeology and Death
AuthorsNicholas F. Bellantoni, David A. Poirier
Editionillustrated
PublisherBloomsbury Academic, 1997
Original fromthe University of Michigan
DigitizedNov 20, 2006
ISBN0897894197, 9780897894197
Length264 pages
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Social Science / Archaeology
Social Science / Human Geography
  
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