The emergence and consolidation of the state in ancient Israel is explored by using archaeological data, Biblical texts, and anthropological theories. The social and economic processes responsible for the rise and collapse of ancient Israel are investigated. Upper division standing. This seminar complements students' research experience in the Academic Internship Program in Physical Anthropology at the San Diego Museum of Man. Readings and discussions focus on anatomy, pathology, and classification and x-ray analyses of skeletal remains.
Research paper is required.
197.- Physical Anthropology, Museum of Man. Consent of instructor. This seminar complements students' research in the Academic Internship Program in Ethnography and Archaeology at the San Diego Museum of Man. Readings and discussions will focus on problems of analysis of material culture and classifications of artifacts and site excavations. Research paper is required.