Palaeoepidemiology - The Measure of Disease in the Human Past

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.

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Palaeoepidemiology

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Tony Waldron

Summary

A concise, readable introduction to epidemiology for archaeologists and primer on archaeological analysis for epidemiologists, the volume shows how to assess illness and mortality in archaeological populations.

Product details

• Authors: Tony Waldron
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2021
• EAN: 9780367605711
• ISBN: 978-0-367-60571-1
• No. of pages: 152
• Series: UCL Institute of Archaeology Publications
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Pre and early history; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general)