How Can Carbon Isotope Analysis Be Used to Examine an Ancient

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Essay

How can carbon isotope analysis be used to examine an ancient diet? Describe the carbon isotope evidence for dietary change in the Tehuacán valley. Describe the same analysis for prehistoric Britain.

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Definitions:

Diagnosis

The process of identifying and deciding on the nature of a problem or disease based on its symptoms.

Institutionalization

The process by which certain practices or norms become established and accepted in an organization or society as a whole.

Identity Gap

The discrepancy between an individual's perceived self and how they believe they are seen by others, or between their multiple social identities.

Resistance

The opposition or reluctance to accept or adapt to changes, ideas, or innovations, often due to inertia, fear, or perceived threats.