1 / 2Humans, Animals, and the Craft of Slaughter in Archaeo-Historic Societies
Humans, Animals, and the Craft of Slaughter in Archaeo-Historic Societies by Krish Seetah explores how butchery connects animal use, symbolism, meat consumption, and craft across historical and archaeological contexts. Its focus on practice and practitioners may suit readers studying food production and zooarchaeology, but the listing does not specify the book’s binding or edition.
At a glance
- Examines butchery as a craft and a way to explore changing relationships between animals and people.
- Brings together writing on meat, cut marks, craftspeople, and production.
- Includes archaeological and anthropological case studies of butchery practices.
Reference price: $133.00
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- Connects zooarchaeological evidence with craft, food production, consumption, and cuisine.
- The 276-page length offers room for case studies as well as discussion of the history of butchery knowledge.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | October 25, 2018 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 276 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1108428800 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1108428804 |
| Weight listed | 1.7 pounds |
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| Dimensions | 7.25 x 1 x 10.25 inches |
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What topics does this book cover?
It examines the craft and history of butchery, including animal utility, symbolism, meat consumption, and food production through archaeological and anthropological case studies.
Who is the author and publisher?
The listing identifies Krish Seetah as the author and Cambridge University Press as the publisher.
What are the listed publication details?
The listing gives a publication date of October 25, 2018, a print length of 276 pages, and English as the language.
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