The Archaeology of Disease

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The Archaeology of Disease

The Archaeology of Disease shows how the latest scientific and archaeological techniques can be used to identify the common illnesses and injuries from which humans suffered in antiquity. Charlotte Roberts and Keith Manchester offer a vivid picture of ancient disease and trauma by combining the results of scientific research with information gathered from documents, other areas of archaeology, art, and ethnography. The book contains information on congenital, infectious, dental, joint, endocrine, and metabolic diseases. The authors provide a clinical context for specific ailments and accidents and consider the relevance of ancient demography, basic bone biology, funerary practices, and prehistoric medicine. This fully revised third edition has been updated to and encompasses rapidly developing research methods of in this fascinating field.

Country	USA
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Brand: Cornell University Press
EAN	9780801473883
Edition	3
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	0801473888
IsEligibleForTradeIn	1
Label	Cornell University Press
Manufacturer	Cornell University Press
MPN	70
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	352
PartNumber	70
PublicationDate	2007-02-15
Publisher	Cornell University Press
SKU	9780801473883
Studio	Cornell University Press
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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