Case Studies in Paleoethnobotany: Understanding Ancient Lifeways through the Study of Phytoliths, Starch, Macroremains, and Pollen
Case Studies in Paleoethnobotany presents an archaeological approach to understanding ancient lifeways through plant evidence. Focusing on phytoliths, starch, macroremains, and pollen, Deborah Pearsall explores how these materials support the study of past human societies and introduce readers to the methods and perspectives of paleoethnobotany.
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Case Studies in Paleoethnobotany examines ancient lifeways through the study of plant remains preserved in archaeological contexts.
Deborah Pearsall brings together approaches centered on phytoliths, starch, macroremains, and pollen.
The book emphasizes case studies as a way to understand how different forms of botanical evidence contribute to archaeological interpretation.
It is suited to readers interested in paleoethnobotany, archaeology, anthropology, and the study of past human societies.
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