This is an introductory 2008 text for students interested in identification and analysis of animal remains from archaeological sites. The emphasis is on animals whose remains inform us about the relationship between humans and their natural and social environments, especially site formation processe[...]
One of the most significant developments in archaeology in recent years is the emergence of its environmental branch: the study of humans, interactions with their natural surroundings over long periods, and of organic remains instead of the artifacts and household items generally associated with sit[...]