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.
General
| Imprint: |
Routledge
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
UCL Institute of Archaeology Publications |
| Release date: |
June 2020 |
| First published: |
2007 |
| Authors: |
Tony Waldron
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
152 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-367-60571-1 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
Archaeology >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-367-60571-6 |
| Barcode: |
9780367605711 |
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