A key component to the bioarchaeological study of human remains is the emphasis on __________

a. determining the cause and manner of death
b. understanding the effect of disease and injury on remains
c. understanding the cultural context of remains
d. creating an accurate facial reconstruction of an individual


Correct Answer: c

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