“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
Isotope Research in Zooarchaeology
“Indispensable for anyone working with zooarchaeological materials.”—Pam J. Crabtree, coeditor of Anthropological Approaches to Zooarchaeology: Colonialism, Complexity and Animal Transformations “Explains the established and ongoing development of six isotopes as applied to zooarchaeological studies. The importance of faunal isotope values is made clear for interpreting human activities and dietary patterns.”—Robert H. Tykot, coauthor of Histories of Maize … Continue reading Isotope Research in Zooarchaeology
Our 2022 SEAC Virtual Booth and Book Sale
This year’s Southeastern Archaeological Conference was held in Little Rock, AK from November 9 through 12. Our virtual booth is open through November 30, 2022 and offers great deals on our Southeastern archaeology titles. Use code SEAC22 for discount prices and free shipping within the U.S. Click Here to View all Titles in Our Virtual Booth Read on for highlights and … Continue reading Our 2022 SEAC Virtual Booth and Book Sale
Baseball and Cultural Heritage
The influence of baseball heritage in society and culture “The relationship between baseball and heritage is addressed in a comprehensive, engaging, and informative manner in an international context. This is a valuable book for baseball scholars, sport historians, and anyone interested in the phenomena of sport heritage.”—Murray G. Phillips, editor of Representing the Sporting Past in … Continue reading Baseball and Cultural Heritage
Under the Shade of Thipaak
“This groundbreaking volume takes the cycad-human relationship out of the scholarly shadows. It will serve as the primary source for the importance of the Cycadales order in past, present, and future human societies.”—Dolores R. Piperno, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute “Moves beyond the narrow focus of agricultural, culinary, and iconographic studies and demonstrates the importance of … Continue reading Under the Shade of Thipaak
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