The data on age-relationship and bone survival in Monton and Garniewicz'
paper is indeed interesting (J. Arch. Sci, 2003). I looked at the same
thing some while ago in relation to the actual bone survival in a very
well-preserved site fauna, testing bone survival against mortality
pattern. My results were quite close to the data presented in the
actualistic study. See 'Excavations at Grimes Graves, Norfolk. 1972-76'
(A. J. Legge.) London, British Museum Press, 1992.
Sorry to quote my own stuff, but it is the only way that I know to get
anyone to read it.
Best to all,
Tony
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