The Global History of Paleopathology: Pioneers and Prospects

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Jane Buikstra (Regents' Professor of Bioarchaeology, Regents' Professor of Bioarchaeology, School of Human Evolution and Social Change, Arizona State University) Charlotte Roberts (Professor of Archaeology, Professor of Archaeology, University of Durham)

The Global History of Paleopathology

Pioneers and Prospects

Jane Buikstra (Regents' Professor of Bioarchaeology, Regents' Professor of Bioarchaeology, School of Human Evolution and Social Change, Arizona State University), Charlotte Roberts (Professor of Archaeology, Professor of Archaeology, University of Durham)

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Oxford University Press Inc
26 January 2012

Classical history & classical civilisation; Archaeological methodology & techniques; History of medicine; Pathology

The Global History of Paleopathology is the first comprehensive global compendium on the history of paleopathology, an interdisciplinary scientific discipline that focuses on the study of ancient disease. Offering perspectives from regions that have traditionally had long histories of paleopathology, such as the United States and parts of Europe, this volume also presents important work by an international roster of scholars who are writing their own regional and cultural histories in the field. The book identifies major thinkers and figures who have contributed to paleopathology, as well as significant organizations and courses that have sponsored scientific research and communication, most notably the Paleopathology Association. The volume concludes with an eye towards the future of the discipline, discussing methods and research at the leading edge of paleopathology, particularly those that employ the analysis of ancient DNA and isotopes.

Edited by: Jane Buikstra (Regents' Professor of Bioarchaeology Regents' Professor of Bioarchaeology School of Human Evolution and Social Change Arizona State University), Charlotte Roberts (Professor of Archaeology, Professor of Archaeology, University of Durham)
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 256mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 42mm
Weight: 1.566kg
ISBN: 9780195389807
ISBN 10: 0195389808
Pages: 816
Publication Date: 26 January 2012
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jane Buikstra is Regents' Professor of Bioarchaeology and Director of the Center for Bioarchaeological Research at Arizona State University. Charlotte Roberts is a Professor of Archaeology at the University of Durham. She is the President-Elect of the Paleopathology Association.