Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection

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The Development of a Digital Comparative Collection of Chert Types in Ontario and the Evaluation of Change in Accuracy and Confidence of Chert Type Identifications

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Year: 2019, 2019
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Armstrong, Mackenzie, Thesis advisor (ths): Conolly, James, Degree committee member (dgc): Munson, Marit K, Degree committee member (dgc): Dubreuil, Laure, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>The objective of this thesis is to create a foundation for a digital comparative collection of chert types found on archaeological sites in Ontario, both local and non-local varieties, and to evaluate the impact of a digital reference collection on the confidence and accuracy of the user in comparison to hard copy guides or hand samples that are more often traditionally used. Spatial and… more
Full Text: THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DIGITAL COMPARATIVE COLLECTION OF CHERT TYPES IN ONTARIO AND THE EVALUATION OF CHANGE IN ACCURACY AND CONFIDENCE OF CHERT TYPE IDENTIFICATIONS A Thesis Submitted to the Committee on Graduate Studies in Partial Fulfillment of the …

Situating Copper Bells in Prehispanic Southwest Societies: An Analysis of their Spatial, Temporal, and Contextual Distribution

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Year: 2016, 2016
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Boyce, Ian McKelvie, Thesis advisor (ths): Munson, Marit K, Degree committee member (dgc): Iannone, Gyles, Degree committee member (dgc): Williams, Jocelyn, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>This thesis examines the spatial, temporal, and contextual distribution of copper bells in the Greater Southwest region and how they are situated in archaeological literature. To date, 672 copper bells have been found in at least 113 different Southwestern sites dating from ca. A.D. 900-1450, though there is no archaeological evidence for metallurgical activities in the area at this time… more
Full Text: SITUATING COPPER BELLS IN PREHISPANIC SOUTHWEST SOCIETIES: AN ANALYSIS OF THEIR SPATIAL, TEMPORAL, AND CONTEXTUAL DISTRIBUTION A Thesis Submitted to the Committee on Graduate Studies in partial Fulfillment of the Requirements of the Degree of Master of …

Reassessing Bioarchaeological Sex Determination and Research into Gender at the Early Anglo-Saxon Worthy Park Burial Ground Round in Hampshire, England

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Year: 2015, 2015
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Downer, Abigail Clarissa, Thesis advisor (ths): Williams, Jocelyn S, Degree committee member (dgc): Munson, Marit K, Degree committee member (dgc): Keenleyside, Anne, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>When bioarchaeologists investigate ancient gender identity, they typically place skeletal remains into one of six sex assessment categories: male, female, possible/probable male, possible/probable female, ambiguous, and indeterminate. However, the study samples are often reduced to male and female reproducing a male/female gender and sex binary prevalent in the "Western"… more
Full Text: REASSESSING BIOARCHAEOLOGICAL SEX DETERMINATION AND RESEARCH INTO GENDER AT THE EARLY ANGLO-SAXON WORTHY PARK BURIAL GROUND IN HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND A Thesis submitted to the Committee on Graduate Studies in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the …