Animal Husbandry in Ancient Israel: A Zooarchaeological Perspective on Livestock Exploitation, Herd Management and Economic Strategies

by Aharon Sasson

Animals have been used to human advantage for thousands of years. 'Animal Husbandry in Ancient Israel' presents an analysis of caprines and cattle husbandry in the Southern Levantine Bronze and Iron Age. The book employs key methodological approaches - comparative analysis, taphonomy, Geographic Information System spatial analysis, and ethnographic studies - to challenge prevalent views on the Southern Levantine ancient economy. 'Animal Husbandry...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1845531795
• ISBN13: 9781845531799
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.9" x 9.7"