Zooarchaeology in Practice Case Studies in Methodology and Interpret

Zooarchaeology in Practice unites depth of treatment with broad topical coverage to advance methodological discussion and development in archaeofaunal analysis. Through case studies, historical accounts, and technical reviews authored by leading figu

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Zooarchaeology in Practice Case Studies in Methodology and Interpretation in Archaeofaunal Analysis

Zooarchaeology in Practice

Christina M. Giovas  •  Michelle J. LeFebvre Editors

Zooarchaeology in Practice Case Studies in Methodology and Interpretation in Archaeofaunal Analysis

Editors Christina M. Giovas Department of Archaeology Simon Fraser University Burnaby, BC, Canada

Michelle J. LeFebvre Florida Museum of Natural History University of Florida Gainesville, FL, USA

ISBN 978-3-319-64761-6    ISBN 978-3-319-64763-0 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-64763-0 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017955225 © Springer International Publishing AG 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland

For DKG, SDD, and the others who inspire us to peer through the looking glass.

Acknowledgments

Zooarchaeology in Practice was born from a symposium on zooarchaeological sampling and methodological issues held at the 79th Annual Society for American Archaeology meeting in Austin, Texas, organized by one of us (CMG) and Aaron Poteate (University of Oregon). Its purpose was to foster a comparative perspective on key methodological debates in the field by drawing together practitioners with diverse perspectives and approaches. Many of those original symposium participants are contributors to this volume. Others joined as the book evolved. Aaron Poteate was instrumental in the early development of the volume, and while he was unable to shepherd this through to final publication, the pages here reflect his insights and efforts as much as our own. We are indebted to him for his contribution and thank also those who participated in the S