Papers by Lauryn Guttenplan
American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 1989
Recent years have witnessed a surge of scientific interest in the biocultural analysis of mortuar... more Recent years have witnessed a surge of scientific interest in the biocultural analysis of mortuary sites and human remains. Concurrently, members of the American Indian community and others have questioned the merit of scientific study and argued for reburial of Indian human remains and associated artifacts. Strong differences of opinion have led to varied responses among museums, professional organizations, federal and state organizations, and individuals. This article addresses the scientific, ethical, religious, political, and legal issues raised by this debate.
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Papers by Lauryn Guttenplan