This thesis attempts to analyze the osteological material of Markham Parks I and
II, two sites from Broward County, Florida from a bioarchaeological perspective in order
to understand the possible presence of social stratification that existed between both
populations at Markham Park and in line with other Florida populations. The analysis
includes a look at the average stature of both populations through the use of estimation
formulas, as well as taking note of any features on long bones that could denote the
possible presence of injury or nutritional maladies which could be indications of social
hardships. It also includes a close look at dentition for the presence of possible nutritional
deficiencies such as enamel hypoplasias, as well as an analysis to corroborate findings
made in initial reports regarding the cataloging of the remains, particularly in the areas of
MNI and ancestry. Such analysis can hopefully bring further insight into the lifestyles of
those that occupied Florida before contact. / Includes bibliography. / Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2016. / FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fau.edu/oai:fau.digital.flvc.org:fau_33722 |
| Contributors | Verdes, Ruben (author), Detwiler, Kate M. (Thesis advisor), Florida Atlantic University (Degree grantor), Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, Department of Anthropology |
| Publisher | Florida Atlantic University |
| Source Sets | Florida Atlantic University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Electronic Thesis or Dissertation, Text |
| Format | 65 p., application/pdf |
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