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Palaeopathology is designed to help bone specialists with diagnosis
of diseases in skeletal assemblages. It suggests an innovative
method of arriving at a diagnosis in the skeleton by applying what
are referred to as 'operational definitions'. The aim is to ensure
that all those who study bones will use the same criteria for
diagnosing disease, which will enable valid comparisons to be made
between studies. This book is based on modern clinical knowledge
and provides background information so that those who read it will
understand the natural history of bone diseases, and this will
enable them to draw reliable conclusions from their observations.
Details of bone metabolism and the fundamentals of basic pathology
are also provided, as well as a comprehensive and up-to-date
bibliography. A short chapter on epidemiology provides information
on how best to analyze and present the results of a study of human
remains.
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.
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.
Palaeopathology is an evidence-based guide to the principal types
of pathological lesions often found in human remains and how to
diagnose them. Tony Waldron presents an innovative method of
arriving at a diagnosis in the skeleton by applying what he refers
to as 'operational definitions'. The method ensures that those who
study bones will use the same criteria for diagnosing disease,
thereby enabling valid comparisons to be made between studies.
Waldron's book is based on modern clinical knowledge and provides
background information on the natural history of bone disease. In
addition, the volume demonstrates how results from studies should
be analysed, methods of determining the frequency of disease, and
other types of epidemiological analysis. This edition includes new
chapters on the development of palaeopathology, basic concepts,
health and disease, diagnosis, and spinal pathology. Chapters on
analysis and interpretation have been thoroughly revised and
enlarged.
Palaeopathology is an evidence-based guide to the principal types
of pathological lesions often found in human remains and how to
diagnose them. Tony Waldron presents an innovative method of
arriving at a diagnosis in the skeleton by applying what he refers
to as 'operational definitions'. The method ensures that those who
study bones will use the same criteria for diagnosing disease,
thereby enabling valid comparisons to be made between studies.
Waldron's book is based on modern clinical knowledge and provides
background information on the natural history of bone disease. In
addition, the volume demonstrates how results from studies should
be analysed, methods of determining the frequency of disease, and
other types of epidemiological analysis. This edition includes new
chapters on the development of palaeopathology, basic concepts,
health and disease, diagnosis, and spinal pathology. Chapters on
analysis and interpretation have been thoroughly revised and
enlarged.
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