Palaeoepidemiology : The Measure of Disease in the Human Past
by
Tony Waldron
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
Book Series
UCL Institute of Archaeology Publications
ISBN-10
1598742523
ISBN-13
9781598742527
Publisher
Left Coast Press Inc
Imprint
Left Coast Press Inc
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
May 20th, 2008
Print length
149 Pages
Weight
384 grams
Dimensions
23.40 x 16.10 x 1.60 cms
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A concise, readable introduction to epidemiology for archaeologists and primer on archaeological analysis for epidemiologists, the volume shows how to assess illness and mortality in archaeological populations.
How do we identify and measure human disease in the past? In the absence of soft tissue, paleoepidemiologists have developed ingenious ways of assessing illness and mortality in archaeological populations. In this volume, the key methods of epidemiology are outlined for non-specialists, showing the importance of studying prevalence over incidence, adjustments needed in studying past groups, how to compare studies, and the dangers of assessing occupation based upon bone evidence. A model for planning a proper paleoepidemiological study concludes the volume. Both as an introduction to epidemiology for archaeologists, and as a primer on archaeological analysis for epidemiologists, this book should serve the needs of both populations.
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