Date of Award
8-1-2004
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. in Anthropology
First Advisor
Dr. Jay K. Johnson
Second Advisor
Dr. Janet Ford
Third Advisor
Dr. Gabriel D. Wrobel
Relational Format
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
Porotic hyperostosis, linear enamel hypoplasias and adult stature are all nonspecific indicators of stress. When studied together, they provide an understanding of the long-term survival of periods of stress occurring in varying stages of the life of an individual. Because the Perry Site contains both Archaic and Mississippian components, it provides a unique opportunity to examine not only how these indicators interact, but also how interactions may change across time and subsistence base. Most studies show increases in frequency of porotic hyperostosis and linear enamel hypoplasias and a decrease in adult stature with a shift to agriculture. The Perry material fails to conform completely to the expected pattern. There are possible explanations for the variation.
Recommended Citation
Wiebe, Robin, "Non-specific stress indicators and growth efficiency in the Archaic and Mississippian at the Perry site (1 LU25) in Northwestern Alabama" (2004). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 3213.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/3213