Archaeology of the Mediterranean during Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages

“A comprehensive archaeological overview that will help to put Byzantium in a Medieval Mediterranean perspective.”—Luca Zavagno, author of Cyprus between Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages: An Island in Transition   Archaeology of the Mediterranean during Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages presents multidisciplinary perspectives on Greece, Corsica, Malta, and Sicily from the fourth to … Continue reading Archaeology of the Mediterranean during Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages

The Archaeology of the Homed and the Unhomed

“A deeply profound examination of the close relationship between being at home and being without a home. This thoughtful and innovative book promises to change the way archaeologists think about dwelling places and their varied meanings.”—Charles E. Orser, Jr., author of The Archaeology of Race and Racialization in Historic America   “Sayers’s work is important not only … Continue reading The Archaeology of the Homed and the Unhomed

Anthropological Perspectives on Aging

“This outstanding and engaging body of work examines the various nuances of aging using a holistic and cross-field approach. One to add to a personal library.”—Elisha R. Oliver, Oklahoma State University   “Older adults have been invisible in both academia and the real world for thousands of years. This book helps to make them visible.”—Christine Cave, … Continue reading Anthropological Perspectives on Aging

Human Behavioral Ecology and Coastal Environments

“Provides an excellent summary of current research on human behavioral ecology in coastal and island environments and begins to push us to a new way of using this framework to understand human behavior in broader and more nuanced ways.”—Leslie Reeder-Myers, coeditor of The Archaeology of Human-Environmental Dynamics on the North American Atlantic Coast  “An impressive collection … Continue reading Human Behavioral Ecology and Coastal Environments

Archaeology and Bioarchaeology of Anatomical Dissection at a Nineteenth-Century Army Hospital in San Francisco

“Represents an impressive use of modern forensic and bioarchaeological methods to reveal a great deal of important information about American history during the post-Civil War period, particularly as it relates to the history of medicine. Nuanced, sensitive, and reflective.”—Debra Martin, coeditor of Bioarchaeology of Frontiers and Borderlands   “A fascinating and exhaustive analysis of anatomized remains and … Continue reading Archaeology and Bioarchaeology of Anatomical Dissection at a Nineteenth-Century Army Hospital in San Francisco

Archeology on the Threshold

“Presents novel archaeological perspectives on transitions, both geographic and temporal. Contributors combine a range of theoretical models to understand transitions while employing explicit methodological frameworks in diverse contexts.”—Anna Marie Prentiss, editor of Handbook of Evolutionary Research in Archaeology   “Embodies a strong global comparative perspective on transitional states framed across ethnographic and archaeological foci, their potential causation … Continue reading Archeology on the Threshold

Conflict Archaeology, Historical Memory, and the Experience of War

“Critically engages with the many faceted legacies of conflict and its memorialization, exemplifying the value of multiple perspectives through an ethical commitment to inclusive practice.”—Audrey Horning, author of Ireland in the Virginian Sea: Colonialism in the British Atlantic   “Embraces archaeology’s most fundamental role: to expose the histories of those under-represented or invisible in history’s dominant narratives, … Continue reading Conflict Archaeology, Historical Memory, and the Experience of War

Ancient Foodways

“Shows that integrating subsistence and foodways data is critical for a deeper understanding of the social, cultural, political, and religious implications of the plants and animals people ingest. An important volume.”—Tanya M. Peres, coeditor of Unearthing the Missions of Spanish Florida   Through various case studies, Ancient Foodways illustrates how archaeologists can use bioarchaeology, zooarchaeology, archaeobotany, architecture, and other evidence … Continue reading Ancient Foodways

Our 2023 CHUA Virtual Booth and Book Sale

This year’s Conference on Historical and Underwater Archaeology is being held in Lisbon, Portugal from January 4 through 7. Our virtual booth is open through February 28, 2023, and offers great deals on our archaeology titles. To order in the U.S.:upress.ufl.edu/CHUA23Use code CHUA23 for discounts and free deliveryTo order outside of the Americas:Eurospanbookstore.comUse code CHUA23 for discounts and free … Continue reading Our 2023 CHUA Virtual Booth and Book Sale

New Paperback Release: Eating in the Side Room

“A timeless publication and significant contribution to the discipline. . . . Students of African America will find Warner’s book an illuminating study, and a strong example to follow.”—Historical Archaeology “A striking interdisciplinary analysis. . . . Underscores the value of zooarchaeological analysis in informing our understanding of the past, especially of people devalued and … Continue reading New Paperback Release: Eating in the Side Room