Topic ID #4034 - posted 8/7/2008 10:27 PM

Website or Ebook on bones?



aaronrobb

I'm looking to get into reading some stuff about bones, bone structure, excavating, etc, on human and animal. Being new at this and have a low budget for learning on my own at the moment, I was thinking there may be a website or ebook I can download with info. I'm also up for looking in the local library, so if anyone knows some really good books, then post them too!!

Thanks!




Post ID#10634 - replied 8/8/2008 12:09 AM



Jennifer Palmer

Webmaster
There are several books you might find interesting in the archaeologyfieldwork.com bookstore in the sections on forensics and osteology: http://astore.amazon.com/archaeology07-20/102-5051556-2323336?%5Fencoding=UTF8&node=15 as well as flora and fauna: http://astore.amazon.com/archaeology07-20/103-0241686-0706244?%5Fencoding=UTF8&node=9. You can then look up the title names on a site like Amazon.com to get the ISBN numbers.

Look into utilizing interlibrary loan through your local library. As an example, my town library allows me to submit up to 5 requests for interlibrary loan materials at a time, either by filling out a request card in person or online through their website. They usually require the book's title, author(s), ISBN, and want to know when you need it by. I have had books come as quickly as a few days, or sometimes have had to wait several weeks. If you're not in a particular hurry, it can be a fantastic option for getting your hands on books.

Hope that helps. Good luck,

Jennifer

Post ID#10635 - replied 8/8/2008 12:50 AM



Heather626

Off hand I'd recommend Tim White's Human Bone Manual as a good starter for human osteo. Should be able to find some used or relatively cheap copies of the 3rd edition (its not hardcover). Don't bother getting the earlier editions, there are mistakes and not worth getting even if a bit cheaper now.

Also try Brothwell's Digging up Bones. I just love the guy so I'll push anything by him.

Those are a couple general books for human osteology. I can get back to you if you want animal stuff.

Websites:
http://library.med.utah.edu/kw/osteo/index2.html
http://www.babao.org - you can get resource links from their site

Post ID#10636 - replied 8/8/2008 10:52 AM



cmarknicholson

Vertebrate Taphonmy by R. Lee Lyman is an oldy but a goody.

Post ID#11782 - replied 11/13/2008 5:16 PM



MjStrwy

I've found this site to be a good resource for quizzing myself on different human bones and landmarks: http://ect.downstate.edu/courseware/haonline/quiz/practice/u8/quiztop8.htm and I'll second Heather's recommendation of White's Human Bone Manual (it's amazing and has really useful pictures, I just wish it were spiral bound so it would lay flat). This is the book I had for my forensic anth class: http://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Forensic-Anthropology-Steven-Byers/dp/020532181X . I'm not sure how much each edition varies, but mine is not the newest edition and still comes in handy from time to time.

Post ID#11815 - replied 11/16/2008 4:16 PM



BAJR

I have collected a few crackers... here

http://astore.amazon.co.uk/britisharchae-21/detail/0801498759

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