The Bioarchaeology of Metabolic Bone Disease, Second Edition is a
comprehensive source dedicated to better understanding this group
of conditions that have significant consequences for health in both
past and present communities on a global scale. This edition
presents an updated introduction to the biology and metabolism of
mineralised tissues that are fundamental to understanding the
expression of the metabolic bone diseases in skeletal remains. The
extensive advances in understanding of these conditions in both
bioarchaeological and biomedical work are brought together for the
reader. Dedicated chapters focussing on each disease emphasise the
integration of up-to-date clinical background with the biological
basis of disease progression to give guidance on identification.
New chapters covering anaemia and approaches to recognising the
co-occurrence of pathological conditions have been included,
reflecting recent advances in research. Boxes highlighting
significant issues, use of information from sources such as texts
and nonhuman primates, and theoretical approaches are included in
the text. Each chapter closes with 'Core Concepts' that summarise
key information. The final chapter reviews current challenges in
bioarchaeology and provides directions for future research. This is
a must-have resource for users at all career stages interested in
integrating information on the metabolic bone diseases into
bioarchaeological projects.
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