The Routledge Handbook of Mesoamerican Bioarchaeology

The Routledge Handbook of Mesoamerican Bioarchaeology is a comprehensive reference for courses on Mesoamerica, bioarchaeology, and Native American studies, offering systematic coverage of skeletal research in ancient Mesoamerica and engaging readers with the human condition in the region.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 738 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume brings together a diverse group of contributors with diverse and hybrid academic backgrounds to delve into the rich tapestry of human experiences across the vast territories of Mesoamerica through the lens of bioarchaeology. In this handbook, we offer a systematic and comprehensive exploration of skeletal research in ancient Mesoamerica, providing a rich tapestry of insights into the lives, livelihoods, and cultural practices of our ancestors.

The chapters in this handbook are carefully curated to cover a wide range of relevant and timely topics, including population shifts, lifestyles, body concepts, beauty, gender, health, foodways, social inequality, and violence. Each contribution is embedded within a biocultural context, drawing upon the rich tapestry of indigenous knowledge and traditions. Additionally, the handbook includes an innovative treatment of new methodologies, local cultural settings, and theoretical frameworks, expanding the scope of our understanding of the human condition in ancient and not-so-ancient Mesoamerica and beyond.

With a selection of 36 chapter contributions, this handbook invites readers to engage with the human condition in ancient and not-so-ancient Mesoamerica, fostering a deeper understanding of our shared heritage and the complexities of our past. Whether you are a Mesoamericanist, student, or researcher in bioarchaeology or related fields, this handbook serves as a valuable reference for courses on Mesoamerica, bioarchaeology, and Native American studies.

Let us embark on this journey of exploration and discovery, as we unravel the secrets of our ancestors and gain a deeper appreciation for the rich tapestry of human history in Mesoamerica.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032266541