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The Archaeology of Disease: Third Edition
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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 that humans suffered from in antiquity. In order to give a vivid picture of ancient disease and trauma the authors present the results of the latest scientific research and incorporate information gathered from documents, from other areas of archaeology and from art and ethnography. This comprehensive approach to the subject throws fresh light on the health of our ancestors and on the conditions in which they lived, and it gives us an intriguing insight into the ways in which they coped with the pain and discomfort of their existence.
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Additional information
| Publisher | 3rd edition (1 July 2010), The History Press |
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| Language | English |
| Paperback | 352 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0752457500 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0752457505 |
| Dimensions | 17.2 x 2.03 x 24.79 cm |
by G. Helliwell
Good quality in-depth book. Useful for study or general interest.
by Crisdean
I have the 2nd edition but as am about to start masters in paeloanthropology, as it involves paleopathology, I thought I should get the latest 3rd edition. It arrived today. I have been flicking through it and what a wonderful update. It is almost like a new book with so much more in it. There are many good things about the update but one of the nice things is there is much more inclusion of cultural and environmental issues.
Many new editions are just minor changes of the previous one, but this is a total revamp and expansion of the previous edition. Well done to the authors. It is a wonderful book and a fascinating read.
by Sarah
A brilliant study guide for anyone who needs to know about the effects of disease on teeth and bones. really useful.
by Amazon Customer
Very good for paleodemography, not quite so good for diseases
by Martin Bird
Super.
by Nathan Hier
Bought as a text book for a module on paleopathology for my final year and it seems like its going to fit the bill nicely. My girlfriend liked the look of it so much that she even bought her own copy.
by MasterMars
A must for paleopathologists!
by Mr G
Excellent book. Very interesting. Hard to put down once you start reading it. Very well written.