Journal article
Bioarchaeological Approaches to the Study of Adolescence
Abstract
Adolescence is a key phase of the life course in modern western society, yet the study of adolescence in past populations has only recently developed. In this paper, we explore patterns of biological and social changes during adolescence, some of the challenges associated with this type of research, and how bioarchaeologists can explore this transitional period of life using macroscopic and biochemical approaches. We also examine why …
Authors
Avery LC; Prowse TL; Findlay S; Brickley MB
Journal
Childhood in the Past, Vol. 15, No. 1, pp. 3–14
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
January 2, 2022
DOI
10.1080/17585716.2022.2055865
ISSN
1758-5716