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Ethics and applications of isotope analysis in archaeology
Stantis, C. Schaefer, B. J. Correia, M. A. Alaica, A. K. Huffer, D. Plomp, Esther Di Giusto, M. Chidimuro, B. Rose, A. K. Nayak, A.
Stantis, C.
Schaefer, B. J.
Correia, M. A.
Alaica, A. K.
Huffer, D.
Plomp, Esther
Di Giusto, M.
Chidimuro, B.
Rose, A. K.
Nayak, A.
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archeological science
equity
research ethics
Location research
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2024
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This synthesis explores specific ethical questions that commonly arise in isotopic analysis. For more than four decades, isotope analysis has been employed in archeological studies to explore past human and animal dietary habits, mobility patterns, and the environment in which a human or animal inhabited during life. These analyses require consideration of ethical issues. While theoretical concepts are discussed, we focus on practical aspects: working with descendant communities and other rights holders, choosing methods, creating and sharing data, and working mindfully within academia. These layers of respect and care should surround our science. This paper is relevant for specialists in isotope analysis as well as those incorporating these methods into larger projects. By covering the whole of the research process, from design to output management, we appeal broadly to archaeology and provide actionable solutions that build on the discussions in the general field.
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Stantis, C., Schaefer, B. J., Correia, M. A., Alaica, A. K., Huffer, D., Plomp, E., Di Giusto, M., Chidimuro, B., Rose, A. K., Nayak, A., & Kendall, E. J. (2024). Ethics and applications of isotope analysis in archaeology. In American Journal of Biological Anthropology (Vol. 186, Issue 1). Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.24992
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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14473/1196
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https://doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.24992