Bioarchaeology: New Insights for South American Archaeology

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2026
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Abstract
Abstract Bioarchaeology is the quintessential biocultural discipline, as it studies both biological processes and the social processes that interact directly and indirectly with human biology in the past. By focusing on the human body in tandem with its archaeological context, it moves beyond simple considerations of biological processes to understand the human experience as it is lived by individuals. It has been an active and growing field interlaced with archaeology in South America for over a century, only recently coming into its own as the foundation for, and driving force of, projects that seek to approach the human body and its context from both an archaeological and biological perspective. Here, we review current trends in bioarchaeological research that intersect with contemporary pursuits in archaeology, focusing on questions of health and violence, diet and subsistence, mobility, and social identity in South American research. We conclude by assessing future directions and challenges for the field.
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Authors Christina M. Torres, Mark Hübbe
Journal Oxford University Press eBooks
Year 2026
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10.1093/oxfordhb/9780195391367.013.8
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https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780195391367.013.8
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