Colin Matheson
Biographic Data
| ID | 3643244 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Colin Matheson |
| GIVEN NAMES | Colin |
| FAMILY NAME | Matheson |
| SIGNATURE | MATHESON C |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1941 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2003 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
The molecular taphonomy of biological molecules and biomarkers of disease
Taphonomy is the study of the processes that affect biological material after death. Changes over time and how they alter the patterns of deposition, within the archaeological or palaeontological record, is the study of taphonomy (Reitz and Wing 1999). However, the broader use of this term now commonly refers to any post-mortem process that occurs, both biotic and abiotic. There are a number of taphonomic models (Davis 1987; Noe-Nygaard 1988) tha…
The Grey Wolf
In a previous paper (1) an attempt was made to describe the inter-relations of man and bear in Europe from early times to the present day. In many ways the influence of the wolf has been more important than that of the bear on the habits and thoughts of European man. Occasionally it has figured in a favourable light, as in the case of the she-wolf credited with suckling the twin founders of the City on Seven Hills (though even here the double mea…
Man and Bear in Europe
The faunal environment of man, as is well known, has profoundly affected his mental as well as his physical life. The Altamira and other animal-drawings made by Palaeolithic man, whether regarded as disinterested efforts at pure art or as magical symbols intended to ensure success in the chase, are sufficient evidence of the extent to which the cave bear, the bison, the mammoth, and other great beasts figured in the minds of their human contempor…
The Rabbit and the Hare in Wales
The rabbit shares one characteristic with the archaeologist-both dig into the earth. Hence the latter, contemplating some object or evidence revealed by his spade, may sometimes be viewing merely the result of the activities of a humbler but much more numerous type of excavator. Is he not warned to 'always make sure that an apparent post-hole is not a rabbit- or rat-hole'? And does not Professor James Ritchie describe the rabbit as 'a burrower an…
The Rabbit and the Hare in Wales
The rabbit shares one characteristic with the archaeologist-both dig into the earth. Hence the latter, contemplating some object or evidence revealed by his spade, may sometimes be viewing merely the result of the activities of a humbler but much more numerous type of excavator. Is he not warned to 'always make sure that an apparent post-hole is not a rabbit- or rat-hole'? And does not Professor James Ritchie describe the rabbit as 'a burrower an…
Man and Bear in Europe
The faunal environment of man, as is well known, has profoundly affected his mental as well as his physical life. The Altamira and other animal-drawings made by Palaeolithic man, whether regarded as disinterested efforts at pure art or as magical symbols intended to ensure success in the chase, are sufficient evidence of the extent to which the cave bear, the bison, the mammoth, and other great beasts figured in the minds of their human contempor…
The Rabbit and the Hare in Wales
The rabbit shares one characteristic with the archaeologist-both dig into the earth. Hence the latter, contemplating some object or evidence revealed by his spade, may sometimes be viewing merely the result of the activities of a humbler but much more numerous type of excavator. Is he not warned to 'always make sure that an apparent post-hole is not a rabbit- or rat-hole'? And does not Professor James Ritchie describe the rabbit as 'a burrower an…
Man and Bear in Europe
The faunal environment of man, as is well known, has profoundly affected his mental as well as his physical life. The Altamira and other animal-drawings made by Palaeolithic man, whether regarded as disinterested efforts at pure art or as magical symbols intended to ensure success in the chase, are sufficient evidence of the extent to which the cave bear, the bison, the mammoth, and other great beasts figured in the minds of their human contempor…
The Grey Wolf
In a previous paper (1) an attempt was made to describe the inter-relations of man and bear in Europe from early times to the present day. In many ways the influence of the wolf has been more important than that of the bear on the habits and thoughts of European man. Occasionally it has figured in a favourable light, as in the case of the she-wolf credited with suckling the twin founders of the City on Seven Hills (though even here the double mea…
The molecular taphonomy of biological molecules and biomarkers of disease
Taphonomy is the study of the processes that affect biological material after death. Changes over time and how they alter the patterns of deposition, within the archaeological or palaeontological record, is the study of taphonomy (Reitz and Wing 1999). However, the broader use of this term now commonly refers to any post-mortem process that occurs, both biotic and abiotic. There are a number of taphonomic models (Davis 1987; Noe-Nygaard 1988) tha…
Ancient history (3 works) · Archaeology (3 works) · History (3 works) · Classics (2 works) · Geography (2 works) · History (2 works) · Philosophy (2 works) · Abiotic component (1 work) · Archaeological and Geological Studies (1 work) · Archaeology and Rock Art Studies (1 work)