Preface; Contents; Chapter 1 Introduction and Rationale ; Layout; How to Use the Book; Abbreviations; Chapter 2 : Methods in Taphonomy ; Collecting Methods for Fossils and Artifacts and Their Effects on Taphonomic Results; Surface Collection; Excavation; Collecting Samples for DNA Taphonomy; Histology and Preservation; Modern Analogues and Experimental Field/Laboratory Projects; Long Term Monitoring Studies; Monitoring Studies of Small Mammals; Preparation Methods; Equipment Used in Taphonomic Research; Summary of Localities Sampled; Part I Surface Modifications ; Chapter 3 Linear Marks

Agents and ProcessesCharacteristics; Description of Linear Marks; Inorganic Linear Marks with V Shaped Cross-Section Made by Stone; Linear Marks on Teeth; Organic Linear Marks with U Shaped Cross-Section Made by Animals; Incisor Gnawing; Canines and Premolars/Molars; Linear Marks Made by Beaks of Raptors; Linear Marks Made by Insects; Organic Linear Marks with U Shaped Cross-Section Made by Plants; Atlas Figures; Chapter 4 Pits and Perforations ; Agents and Processes; Characteristics; Morphology of Pits and Perforations; Organic Processes Producing Pits or Cone-Shaped Perforations

Size Distributions of Pits and PerforationsInsect Damage; Plant Roots; Inorganic Processes Producing Broad-Based Perforations; Asymmetric Perforations; Organic Processes Producing Broad-Based Perforations; Perforations from Chemical Attack; Atlas Figures; Chapter 5 Discoloration and Staining ; Agents and Processes Affecting Bone Color; Characteristics; Inorganic and Organic Modifications; Black Staining; Brown and Black Variable Staining; Red Staining; Atlas Figures; Part II Modifications Affecting Shape ; Chapter 6 Abrasion and Rounding ; Agents; Characteristics; Inorganic Processes

Degree of AbrasionPolishing; Brightness; Location of Abrasion; Atlas Figures; Part III Modifications Penetrating Bone Tissue; Chapter 7 Flaking and Cracking ; Agents and Processes; Characteristics; Inorganic Flaking and Cracking; Cracking of Surface Bone; Flaking of Surface Bone; Organic Cracking; Atlas Figures; Chapter 8 Corrosion and Digestion ; Corrosion; Agents and Processes; Characteristics; Location of Corrosion; Depth of Corrosion; Degree of Corrosion; Digestion; Agents and Processes; Characteristics; Location of Digestion; Degrees of Digestion; Depth of Digestion

Effects of Enzymes and AcidityMineral Composition; Atlas Figures; Part IV Modification by Loss of Bone Tissue or Skeletal Elements ; Chapter 9 : Breakage and Deformation; Agents and Processes; Characteristics; Morphology of Breaks; Fracture Outline; Fracture Angle; Fracture Edge; Peeling; Shaft Circumference of Limb Bones; Fragmentation; Breadth/Length Ratios of Fragments; Extent of Shaft Fragmentation; Relative Proportions of Articular and Shaft Fragments; Relative Proportions of Isolated Teeth and Teeth in Jaws; Deformation; Modification of Articular Ends; Modification of Diaphyses