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The Archaeology of Disease

The Archaeology of Disease

2nd Edition

Hardback (31 Aug 1997)

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Shows how the latest archaeological techniques can identify illnesses and injuries in human remains, combining a clinical interpretation of prevalent diseases with descriptions of their social, economic, and cultural consequences. Chapters focus on specific conditions such as trauma, tumors, and infectious diseases, and discuss ancient demography,

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Cornell University Press

Book information

ISBN: 9780801432200
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Imprint: Cornell University Press
Pub date:
Edition: 2nd Edition
DEWEY: 616.009
Language: English
Number of pages: 256
Weight: 798g
Height: 254mm
Width: 178mm
Spine width: 20mm