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Potential of non-traditional isotope studies for bioarchaeology

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Jaouen,  Klervia
Department of Human Evolution, Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, Max Planck Society ;

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Jaouen, K., & Pons, M.-L. (2017). Potential of non-traditional isotope studies for bioarchaeology. Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences, 9(7), 1389-1404. doi:10.1007/s12520-016-0426-9.


Cite as: https://hdl.handle.net/11858/00-001M-0000-002C-2298-D
Abstract
As a consequence of recent developments in mass spectrometry, the application of non-traditional stable isotope systems (e.g. Ca, Cu, Fe, Mg, Sr, Zn) as well as radiogenic isotopes to archaeological materials is now possible. These techniques have opened new perspectives in bioarchaeology and can provide information on metabolism, diet and the mobility of past individuals. This review demonstrates this potential and describes the principle of these new analytical approaches. In addition, we emphasize how the “non-traditional” stable isotope systems compare and contrast with classic isotopic analyses.