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Archaeology of Disease

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ISBN-10: 0801473888

ISBN-13: 9780801473883

Edition: 3rd 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Charlotte Roberts, Keith Manchester

List price: $34.95
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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…    
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Book details

List price: $34.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Publication date: 2/9/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 6.70" wide x 9.60" long x 0.80" tall
Weight: 1.496