Human Osteology and Mortuary Practices in the Eastern Trans-Pecos Region of Texas

Description

Author: Piehl, Jennifer C.

Publisher: Center for Big Bend Studies, Sul Ross State University (Alpine, TX)

Pub Date: 2009

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Fair.  Binding tight.  No tears, bends or folds.  Previous owner’s name on upper corner title page, near spine head, and on upper corner Abstract page.  Some scuffing to front cover.  Very light edge and corner wear.

Notes:  Papers of the Trans-Pecos Archaeological Program, No. 5.  “…archaeological and osteological data from 123 interments, including those recovered by the CBBS as well as those available in private and organizational archives, publications and collections.  Mortuary practices are characterized by longevity of tradition among both mobile and semi-sedentary occupants of the region.  Osteological and mortuary evidence for social inequality and sex differences …within and among cultural groups, including burial practices, occupational activity patterns and health stresses in childhood and adulthood.”  (From the Abstract)