Palaeoepidemiology - The Epidemiology of Human Remains (Hardcover)

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:	Left Coast Press Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	UCL Institute of Archaeology Publications
Release date:	May 2008
First published:	August 2007
Authors:	Tony Waldron
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	149
ISBN-13:	978-1-59874-252-7
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeological methodology & techniques Books > Medicine > General issues > Medical equipment & techniques > Medical research Books > Medicine > General issues > Public health & preventive medicine > Epidemiology & medical statistics Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Human biology & related topics > Medical anthropology
LSN:	1-59874-252-3
Barcode:	9781598742527

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