Dear Conchlers,
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subscribers,
I am forwarding this message from my colleague Dr. Daniella Bar-Yosef.
Best regards,
Henk K. Mienis

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From: Daniella Bar-Yosef <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, March 16, 2001 6:46 PM
Subject: archaeo-malacology: call for papers


>
>
> Dear Colleagues,
>
> Some of you already know of the ICAZ (International Council for
> Archaeozoology) 2002 conference, to be held in Durham, UK, 23-28 August
> 2002. I am pleased to announce that the organising committee accepted my
> proposal to organise a session entitled ARCHAEO-MALACOLOGY.
>
> There seems to be an increasing number of scholars engaged in the study of
> shells from archaeological sites, including the use of shells as
> artifacts, exchange items, etc. as well as shell middens and various
> isotopic studies. The exchange of information and ideas between
> researchers working in different regions and periods is strongly
> encouraged.
>
> If you would like to participate in the conference and contribute a paper
> to this session, please let me know as soon as possible. Abstracts are due
> by April 2002, but your name and a tentative title would be appreciated as
> soon as possible so as to enable good planning.
>
> General information on the ICAZ conference is available at its website:
> www.nmnh.si.edu/icaz
> Please forward this announcement to your colleagues/students, and contact
> me directly if you are interested or with any questions you may have.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Dr. Daniella E. Bar-Yosef
> Peabody Museum
> Harvard University
> 11 Divinity Ave.
> Cambridge MA 02138
> U.S.A.
>
> tel:     (617) 495-1279
> fax:     (617) 496-8041
> email: [log in to unmask]
>