The Bioarchaeology of Violence |
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| Editor:
| Martin, Debra L.
Harrod, Ryan P.
Perez, Ventura R. |
| Series title: | Bioarchaeological Interpretations of the Human Past: Local, Regional, and Global Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8130-4150-6 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2012 |
| Publisher: | University Press of Florida
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $74.95 |
Book Description:
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Human violence is an inescapable aspect of our society and culture. As the archaeological record clearly shows, this has always been true. What is its origin? What role does it play in shaping our behaviour? How do ritual acts and cultural sanctions make violence acceptable? These and other questions are addressed by the contributors to The Bioarchaeology of Violence. Organised thematically, the volume opens by laying the groundwork for new theoretical approaches that move beyond...
More DescriptionHuman violence is an inescapable aspect of our society and culture. As the archaeological record clearly shows, this has always been true. What is its origin? What role does it play in shaping our behaviour? How do ritual acts and cultural sanctions make violence acceptable? These and other questions are addressed by the contributors to The Bioarchaeology of Violence. Organised thematically, the volume opens by laying the groundwork for new theoretical approaches that move beyond interpretation; it then examines case studies from small-scale conflict to warfare.