Archaeological landscape evolution : the Mariana Islands in the Asia-Pacific region /: the Mariana Islands in the Asia-Pacific region. (2016)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Mike T. Carson.
• Authors: Carson, Mike T
• Contents: Part one: Parameters of study Chapter 1: Landscape evolution as natural-cultural history Evolution of an inhabited landscape The Marianas landscape as a model system Structure and content of this book References Chapter 2: Global applicability of landscape evolution Coastal China California Hawaiian Islands Mariana Islands References Chapter 3: Environmental setting and dynamics Geological structure Sea-level history Coastal geomorphology Slope erosion-deposition patterns Soil formation Plant and animal communities Climate and weather Water sources References Chapter 4: Marianas archaeology in local and regional perspectives Marianas settlement in Asia-Pacific context Foundations of Chamorro heritage References Chapter 5: Coordinating perspectives of the past Historical perspectives Linguistics Human biology and genetics Faunal records Botanical records References Chapter 6: Range of archaeological material culture Artefacts Midden Structural features Rock art Caves Landscapes References Part Two: Chronological sequence Chapter 7: Building an archaeological chronology Use of radiocarbon dating Marianas chronological outline References Chapter 8: 1500–1100 B.C., initial settlement Site inventory and dating Landforms Resource zones Material culture Regional context References Chapter 9: 1100–700 B.C., changing coastlines Site inventory and dating Landforms Resource zones Material culture Regional context References Chapter 10: 700 B.C.–A.D. 1, broadened horizons Site inventory and dating Landforms Resource zones Material culture Regional context References Chapter 11: A.D. 1–500, temporary stability Site inventory and dating Landforms Resource zones Material culture Regional context References Chapter 12: A.D. 500–1000, sustained use of coastal and inland zones Site inventory and dating Landforms Resource zones Material culture Regional context References Chapter 13: A.D. 1000–1700, a sea of islands and monuments Site inventory and dating Landforms Resource zones Material culture Regional context References Chapter 14: A.D. 1700–Present, living with colonialism and globalisation Site inventory and dating Landforms Resource zones Material culture Regional context References Part Three: Pursuing research questions Chapter 15: First inhabiting of a landscape Human migration into a new landscape Initial inhabiting of a landscape Origins of landscape evolution References Chapter 16: Long-term human-environment relations Geology and landforms Climate Sea level and coastal ecology Water sources Plant and animal populations Patterns of residence and resource use Material culture Continuity and change References Chapter 17: Future directions.
• Publisher Details: Cham : Springer
• Publication Date: 2016
• Copyright Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource (307 pages)
• Subjects: 996.7; Social sciences; Landscape archaeology -- Mariana Islands; Archaeology; Landscape ecology; Environmental management; Science -- Life Sciences -- Ecology; Technology & Engineering -- Environmental -- General; Plant ecology; Environmental management; Social Science -- Archaeology; Archaeology; Mariana Islands -- History
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319314006
• Related ISBNs: 9783319313993
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