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Advances in Human Palaeopathology

Author : Ron Pinhasi
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 047072417X
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (77 download)

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Book Synopsis Advances in Human Palaeopathology by : Ron Pinhasi

Download or read book Advances in Human Palaeopathology written by Ron Pinhasi and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-02-28 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents a truly integrated methodological and biocultural approach to the expanding discipline of human palaeopathology. The book provides researchers and practitioners with a comprehensive guide to the main methods and techniques that are currently available for studying diseases and related conditions from human skeletal remains. It also describes the ways in which these methods can be applied to the reconstruction of health and disease in the past. The first part of the book deals with the survival of palaeopathological evidence and provides an up-to-date account of some of the latest techniques for studying disease in ancient remains. These include imaging techniques, such as radiography and CT scanning, and biochemical and histological analyses. Part two discusses the diagnosis and interpretation of particular classes of disease. The emphasis here is on what can be learnt by taking a biocultural or holistic approach to the study of disease frequencies at a population level. Combines theoretical, methodological and diagnostic aspects with key biocultural approaches. Includes overviews of the latest applicable techniques from molecular biology, biochemistry, histopathology and medical imaging. Written by an international team of experts. This book is an invaluable resource for biological anthropologists and archaeologists who study health and disease in past populations. It is also of interest to medical researchers dealing with epidemiological, diagnostic and pathophysiological aspects of diseases, who need a perspective upon the ways in which particular diseases affected earlier generations. Praise from the reviews: “... This book offers an impressive amount of information for both students and more advanced researchers. Its value lies in the vast expertise the contributors have to offer, with all of them being experts with long-standing careers in their respective fields, as well as the geographical distribution of examples that are given to illustrate specific diseases... outstanding and it truly is an important resource for anyone interested in palaeopathology.” PALEOPATHOLOGY NEWSLETTER “The strengths of the book are numerous, but I am especially impressed with the clarity of presentation... I strongly recommend the book, and plan on using it in my classes as assigned reading to emphasize the very complex nature of diagnosis and its essential role of providing baseline information for interpreting health profiles of ancient populations.” THE QUARTERLY REVIEW OF BIOLOGY “It may be asked if we really need yet another book on paleopathology, especially because there are many acclaimed sources available. In this case, the answer must be a resounding ‘‘Yes!’’...Visually and textually, this volume is of exceptional value for guiding future generations of paleopathologists.” AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY "Pinhasi and Mays have produced an excellent, balanced compilation that reflects what is currently happening in paleopathology research and that nicely addresses paleopathology as both discipline and tool, highlighting technical advanced and schooling us on how disease manifests in the human skeleton. This is valuable resource that students and professionals interested in human paloepathology should consider adding to their libraries." AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN BIOLOGY

Ortner's Identification of Pathological Conditions in Human Skeletal Remains

Author : Jane E. Buikstra
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128099011
Total Pages : 859 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book Ortner's Identification of Pathological Conditions in Human Skeletal Remains written by Jane E. Buikstra and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2019-01-29 with total page 859 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ortner's Identification of Pathological Conditions in Human Skeletal Remains, Third Edition, provides an integrated and comprehensive treatment of the pathological conditions that affect the human skeleton. As ancient skeletal remains can reveal a treasure trove of information to the modern orthopedist, pathologist, forensic anthropologist, and radiologist, this book presents a timely resource. Beautifully illustrated with over 1,100 photographs and drawings, it provides an essential text and material on bone pathology, thus helping improve the diagnostic ability of those interested in human dry bone pathology. - Presents a comprehensive review of the skeletal diseases encountered in archaeological human remains - Includes more than 1100 photographs and line drawings illustrating skeletal diseases, including both microscopic and gross features - Based on extensive research on skeletal paleopathology in many countries - Reviews important theoretical issues on how to interpret evidence of skeletal disease in archaeological human populations

Paleopathology of Children

Author : Mary Lewis
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0124104398
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (241 download)

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Download or read book Paleopathology of Children written by Mary Lewis and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2017-07-26 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Palaeopathology of Children: Identification of Pathological Conditions in the Human Skeletal Remains of Non-Adults provides archaeological examples of pathological child remains with varying degrees of disease manifestation, and where possible, presents illustrations of individually affected bones to help with identification. The structure and inclusion of photographs and summary diagnostic tables make this suitable for use as a textbook. Each chapter includes a table of international archaeological cases collated by the author from published and unpublished literature. Child skeletal remains come in a variety of different sizes, with bones appearing and fusing at different times during growth. Identifying pathology in such unfamiliar bones can be a challenge, and we often rely on photographs of clinical radiographs or intact anatomical specimens to try and interpret the lesions we see in archaeological material. These are usually the most extreme examples of the disease, and do not account for the wide degree of variation we may see in skeletal remains. - Provides a comprehensive review of the types of pathological conditions identified in non-adult skeletal remains - Contains chapters that tackle a particular disease classification - Features for each condition are described and illustrated to aid in the identification

Palaeopathology

Author : Tony Waldron
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1139474006
Total Pages : 542 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (394 download)

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Download or read book Palaeopathology written by Tony Waldron and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2008-10-20 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Palaeopathology is designed to help bone specialists with diagnosis of diseases in skeletal assemblages. It suggests an innovative method of arriving at a diagnosis in the skeleton by applying what are referred to as 'operational definitions'. The aim is to ensure that all those who study bones will use the same criteria for diagnosing disease, which will enable valid comparisons to be made between studies. This book is based on modern clinical knowledge and provides background information so that those who read it will understand the natural history of bone diseases, and this will enable them to draw reliable conclusions from their observations. Details of bone metabolism and the fundamentals of basic pathology are also provided, as well as a comprehensive and up-to-date bibliography. A short chapter on epidemiology provides information on how best to analyze and present the results of a study of human remains.

Identification of Pathological Conditions in Human Skeletal Remains

Author : Donald J. Ortner
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0080525636
Total Pages : 663 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (85 download)

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Book Synopsis Identification of Pathological Conditions in Human Skeletal Remains by : Donald J. Ortner

Download or read book Identification of Pathological Conditions in Human Skeletal Remains written by Donald J. Ortner and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2003-01-10 with total page 663 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identification of Pathological Conditions in Human Skeletal Remains provides an integrated and comprehensive treatment of pathological conditions that affect the human skeleton. There is much that ancient skeletal remains can reveal to the modern orthopaedist, pathologist, forensic anthropologist, and radiologist about the skeletal manifestations of diseases that are rarely encountered in modern medical practice. Beautifully illustrated with over 1,100 photographs and drawings, this book provides essential text and materials on bone pathology, which will improve the diagnostic ability of those interested in human dry bone pathology. It also provides time depth to our understanding of the effect of disease on past human populations. - Comprehensive review of skeletal diseases encountered in archeological human remains - More than 1100 photographs and line drawings illustrating skeletal disease including both microscopic and gross features - Based on extensive research on skeletal paleopathology in many countries for over 35 years - Review of important theoretical issues in interpreting evidence of skeletal disease in archeological human populations

A Companion to Paleopathology

Author : Anne L. Grauer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119111633
Total Pages : 634 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (191 download)

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Download or read book A Companion to Paleopathology written by Anne L. Grauer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Companion to Paleopathology offers a comprehensive overview of this rapidly growing sub- field of physical anthropology. Presents a broad overview of the field of paleopathology, integrating theoretical and methodological approaches to understand biological and disease processes throughout human history Demonstrates how paleopathology sheds light on the past through the analysis of human and non-human skeletal materials, mummified remains and preserved tissue Integrates scientific advances in multiple fields that contribute to the understanding of ancient and historic diseases, such as epidemiology, histology, radiology, parasitology, dentistry, and molecular biology, as well as archaeological, archival and historical research. Highlights cultural processes that have an impact on the evolution of illness, death and dying in human populations, including subsistence strategies, human environmental adaptations, the effects of malnutrition, differential access to resources, and interpersonal and intercultural violence

Bioarchaeology

Author : Clark Spencer Larsen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 052183869X
Total Pages : 657 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (218 download)

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Download or read book Bioarchaeology written by Clark Spencer Larsen and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-03-30 with total page 657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A synthetic treatment of the study of human remains from archaeological contexts for current and future generations of bioarchaeologists.

The Global History of Paleopathology

Author : Jane E. Buikstra
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195389808
Total Pages : 817 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (953 download)

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Download or read book The Global History of Paleopathology written by Jane E. Buikstra and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-06-07 with total page 817 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive global history of the discipline of paleopathology

The Archaeology of Human Bones

Author : Simon Mays
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134687923
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (346 download)

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Download or read book The Archaeology of Human Bones written by Simon Mays and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-06-01 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of this book is to provide an introduction to what can be learnt from the scientific study of human skeletal remains from archaeological sites.

Oxford Textbook of Osteoarthritis and Crystal Arthropathy, Third Edition

Author : Michael Doherty
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199668841
Total Pages : 529 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (996 download)

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Book Synopsis Oxford Textbook of Osteoarthritis and Crystal Arthropathy, Third Edition by : Michael Doherty

Download or read book Oxford Textbook of Osteoarthritis and Crystal Arthropathy, Third Edition written by Michael Doherty and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-10-06 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A trustworthy clinical companion, the textbook offers best practice and management strategies for these common joint diseases. Formerly published as Osteoarthritis, the extensively revised third edition of the Oxford Textbook of Osteoarthritis and Crystal Arthropathy provides up-to-date and evidence-based guidance on how to assess, diagnose, and manage patients. A prestigious and international author team ensure information is expert and relevant-this is a practical tool for clinicians managing people with osteoarthritis, gout, and other crystal-associated arthritis. Confidently consider and chose the right blend of treatment for your patient, whether physical, pharmacological, surgical, or supportive. The Oxford Textbook of Osteoarthritis and Crystal Arthropathy provides full coverage of joint failure, and includes detailed sections on epidemiology, risk factors, clinical assessment, and investigations. This edition also now includes new sections on gout and other crystal arthropathies. Clinically relevant and easily understandable overviews of basic science, including pathology and pain physiology, along with critical appraisal of current guidelines, make this a highly valuable resource. Significant coverage is also given to patient education and the involvement of the patient in management planning. Also highly illustrated, the textbook is a strong reference tool with summary boxes and key points at the end of chapters making it easy to find information quickly and help you deliver the optimum patient outcome. The textbook equips rheumatologists and musculoskeletal health professionals with the knowledge to provide best possible patient care.

Human Bioarchaeology of the Transition to Agriculture

Author : Ron Pinhasi
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119956684
Total Pages : 479 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (199 download)

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Download or read book Human Bioarchaeology of the Transition to Agriculture written by Ron Pinhasi and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-06-24 with total page 479 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A holistic and comprehensive account of the nature of the transition from hunting to farming in prehistory. It addresses for the first time the main bioarchaeological aspects such as changes in mobility, behaviour, diet and population dynamics. This book is of major interest to the relevant audience since it offers for the first time a global perspective on the bioarchaeology of the transition to agriculture. It includes contributions from world-class researchers, with a particular emphasis on advances in methods (e.g. ancient DNA of pathogens, stable isotope analysis, etc.). The book specifically addresses the following aspects associated with the transition to agriculture in various world regions: Changes in adult and subadult stature and subadult growth profiles Diachronic trends in the analysis of functional morphological structures (craniofacial, vault, lower limbs, etc.) and whether these are associated with change in overall sex-specific morphological variability Changes in mobility Changes in behaviour which can be reconstructed from the study of the skeletal record. These include changes in activity patterns, sexual dimorphism, evidence of inter-personal trauma, and the like. Population dynamics and microevolution by examining intra and inter population variations in dental and cranial metric traits, as well as archaeogenetic studies of ancient DNA (e.g. mtDNA markers).

Palaeopathology of Aboriginal Australians

Author : Stephen Webb
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521460441
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book Palaeopathology of Aboriginal Australians written by Stephen Webb and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While their health has suffered enormously because of the arrival of the Europeans, it is assumed that Aboriginal people enjoyed good health before 1788. Using data collected from all parts of the continent, this 1995 book studies the health of Australia's original inhabitants over 50,000 years. It represents the first continental survey of its kind and is the first to quantify and describe key aspects of Australian hunter-gatherer health. The book takes a theoretical approach to Upper Pleistocene regional epidemiology and presents empirical data of the health of late Pleistocene and Holocene populations. Major categories of disease described are: stress, osteoarthritis, fractures, congenital deformations, neoplasms and non-specific and treponemal infections. The author also describes surgical techniques used by Aboriginal people. Offering fresh insight into the study of Australian prehistory and Aboriginal culture, this book will be accessible to specialists and general readers alike. It illuminates the origins of human disease, and will fill a gap in our knowledge of health in the Australasian region.

Human Osteology

Author : Margaret Cox
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521691468
Total Pages : 552 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (914 download)

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Download or read book Human Osteology written by Margaret Cox and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2000-01-04 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This advanced textbook provides the reader with an up-to-date account of recent developments and future potential in the study of human skeletons from both an archaeological and forensic context. It is well-illustrated, comprehensive in its coverage and is divided into six sections for ease of reference, encompassing such areas as palaeodemography, juvenile health and growth, disease and trauma, normal skeletal variation, biochemical and microscopic analyses and facial reconstruction. Each chapter is written by a recognised specialist in the field, and includes in-depth discussion of the reliability of methods, with appropriate references, and current and future research directions. It is essential reading for all students undertaking osteology as part of their studies and will also prove a valuable reference for forensic scientists, both in the field and the laboratory.

Paleomicrobiology

Author : Didier Raoult
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3540758550
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (47 download)

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Download or read book Paleomicrobiology written by Didier Raoult and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-01-24 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating new volume comes complete with color illustrations and features the methodology and main achievements in the emerging field of paleomicrobiology. It’s an area research at the intersection of microbiology and evolution, history and anthropology. New molecular approaches have already provided exciting results, such as confirmation of a single biotype of Yersinia pestis as the cause of historical plague pandemics. An absorbing read for scientists in related fields.

Human Palaeopathology

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Human Palaeopathology written by and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Human Osteology

Author : Tim D. White
Publisher : Gulf Professional Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780127466125
Total Pages : 600 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (661 download)

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Download or read book Human Osteology written by Tim D. White and published by Gulf Professional Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction. Bone Biology. Anatomical Terminology. Skull. Dentition. Hyoid and Vertebrae. Thorax: Sternum and Ribs. Shoulder Girdle: Clavicle and Scapula. Arm: Humerus, Radius, Ulna. Hand: Carpals, Metacarpals, and Phalanges. Pelvic Girdle: Sacrum, Coccyx, and Os Coxae. Leg: Femur, Patella, Tibia, and Fibula. Foot: Tarsals, Metatarsals, and Phalanges. Recovery, Preparation, and Curation of Skeletal Remains. Analysis and Reporting of Skeletal Remains. Ethics in Osteology. Assessment of Age, Sex, Stature, Ancestry, and Identity. Osteological and Dental Pathology. Postmortem Skeletal Modification. The Biology of Skeletal Populations: Discrete Traits, Distance, Diet, Disease, and Demography. Molecular Osteology. Forensic Case Study: Homicide: "We Have the Witnesses but No Body." Forensic Case Study: Child Abuse, The Skeletal Perspective. Archaeological Case Study: Anasazi Remains from Cottonwood Canyon. Paleontological Case Study: The Pit of the Bones. Paleontological Case Study: Australopitheus Mandible from Maka, Ethiopia. Appendix: Photographic Methods and Provenance. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.

Social Bioarchaeology

Author : Sabrina C. Agarwal
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1405191872
Total Pages : 485 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book Social Bioarchaeology written by Sabrina C. Agarwal and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-14 with total page 485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrates new methodological directions in analyzing human social and biological variation Offers a wide array of research on past populations around the globe Explains the central features of bioarchaeological research by key researchers and established experts around the world