University Press of Florida Colonized Bodies, Worlds Transformed - University Press of Florida

Explore the profound impact of colonial encounters through this groundbreaking work in bioarchaeology. Colonized Bodies, Worlds Transformed examines how European expansion into the New World fundamentally altered indigenous populations and triggered a global human adaptive transition. By looking at the collision between East and West, this book provides a new way to study the history of contact and colonialism. This volume covers a wide range of critical issues, including health, demography, identity formations, and adaptation. It offers a deep look into the breadth and variability of how colonialism changed human lives across different regions. Whether you are studying political science, social sciences, or history, this text provides essential insights into the biological and social consequences of global colonial history.