Isotopic Landscapes in Bioarchaeology
This work takes a critical look at the current concept of isotopic landscapes ("isoscapes") in bioarchaeology and its application in future research. It specifically addresses the research potential of cremated finds, a somewhat neglected bioarchaeologic
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Isotopic Landscapes in Bioarchaeology
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Gisela Grupe • George C. McGlynn Editors
Isotopic Landscapes in Bioarchaeology Proceedings of the International Workshop “A Critical Look at the Concept of Isotopic Landscapes and its Application in Future Bioarchaeological Research”, Munich, October 13–15, 2014
Editors Gisela Grupe Biozentrum LMU Mu¨nchen Martinsried Germany
George C. McGlynn Staatssammlung f. Anthropologie und Pala¨oanatomie Mu¨nchen, Bayern Germany
ISBN 978-3-662-48338-1 ISBN 978-3-662-48339-8 DOI 10.1007/978-3-662-48339-8
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Preface
Isotopic landscapes (“isoscapes”), spatially and temporally defined stable isotopic patterns in geological and ecological settings, are indispensable tracers for the monitoring of the flow of matter through geo/ecological systems. The analysis of stable isotopes of the elements nitrogen, carbon, oxygen, strontium, and lead is now routinely employed as a tool in bioarchaeology for the purpose of reconstructing biodiversity, palaeodiet, palaeoecology, palaeoclimate, migration, and trade. The quest to better understand past human and animal movement and patterning in prehistoric and historic times has benefited substantially from developments, especially in the field of radiogenic isotope research. The beginnings of stable isotope research in bioarchaeology date back to the 1980s, which means that we now have a foundation of more than 30 years of research. It is now commonly agreed upon that the explanatory power of stable isotopic ratios not only depends on a firm, testable hypothesis, but more importantly on the cooperative networking of scientists fr
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