Download or read book Bioarchaeology and Identity in the Americas written by Christopher Michael Stojanowski and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book represents a shift in the interpretation of skeletal remains in the Americas. Until recently, bioarchaeology has focused on interpreting and analyzing populations. The chapters here examine how individuals fit into those larger populations. The aim is to demonstrate how bioarchaeologists can contribute to our understanding of the formation, representation, and repercussions of identity.