The Archaeology of Disease
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| Management number | 233416362 | Release Date | 2026/06/27 | List Price | US$7.84 | Model Number | 233416362 | ||
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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. Read more
| ISBN10 | 0801473888 |
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| ISBN13 | 978-0801473883 |
| Edition | Third |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Cornell University Press |
| Dimensions | 7 x 1 x 9.5 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.5 pounds |
| Reading age | 18 years and up |
| Print length | 352 pages |
| Publication date | February 9, 2007 |
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