Fishes

Alwyne Wheeler, Andrew K. G. Jones

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Cambridge University Press
19 March 2009

Archaeological methodology & techniques

Series: Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology

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Fishes is a practical introduction to the study of fish remains from archaeological sites, designed for archaeologists and archaezoologists working in the field and in the laboratory. It provides clear guidelines for the identification of remains and how to interpret them. The identification and analysis of fish remains unearthed in archaeological excavations are invaluable factors in the reconstruction of climate, economic strategy, diet and trade. In this manual the authors discuss the importance of fishes in past economies and in archaeological research. They describe methods of extraction, fish anatomy and classification with the aid of numerous line drawings. The book also includes a survey of fishes most likely to be represented in archaeological sites and describes the biology of fishes in order to help archaeozoologists make informed judgements about methods of exploitation, size of fish caught and meat yield. This study is unique in making a realistic assessment of both the potential and limitations of the use of fish remains in archaeological interpretation.

By: Alwyne Wheeler, Andrew K. G. Jones
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 244mm, Width: 170mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 340g
ISBN: 9780521105415
ISBN 10: 0521105412
Series: Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology
Pages: 228
Publication Date: 19 March 2009
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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Fishes

Alwyne Wheeler, Andrew K. G. Jones

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