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OverviewThe Archaeology of Wild Birds in Britain and Ireland tells the story of human engagement with birds from the end of the last Ice Age to about AD 1650. It is based on archaeological bird remains integrated with ethnography and the history of birds and avian biology. In addition to their food value, the book examines birds in ritual activities and their capture and role in falconry and as companion animals. It is an essential guide for archaeologists and zooarchaeologists and will interest historians and naturalists concerned with the history and former distribution of birds. AUTHOR: Dale Serjeantson is a Research Fellow at the University of Southampton. She was the Director of the Faunal Remains Unit and was one of the founders of the MA in Osteoarchaeology. As well as early farming in Britain her research interests include medieval food and its connotations and the interpretation of bird remains. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dale SerjeantsonPublisher: Oxbow Books Imprint: Oxbow Books ISBN: 9781789259568ISBN 10: 1789259568 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 15 May 2023 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Ravens and crows 3. Raptors and owls 4. Fenland birds 5. Game birds 6. Waders 7. Songbirds 8. Ducks, geese, and swans 9. Pigeons 10. Seabirds 11. Gannets and cormorants 12. Auks and gulls 13. Hawks and hawking 14. Changing roles and perceptions Appendix: list of assemblages referred to in the text with bibliographic reference Bibliography IndexReviewsThis book is a must read for anyone with an interest in the ornithological history of Britain and Ireland. * Birdbooker Report * Author InformationDale Serjeantson is a Visiting Fellow in the Department of Archaeology at the University of Southampton, where she was formerly head of the Faunal Remains Unit. Her research interests are the archaeology of animals, especially birds, on which she has published widely. She is a world-renowned expert on methods of analysis of bird remains and their significance in human prehistory and early history. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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