Palaeopathology
Palaeopathology
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.
- Provides a comprehensive account of the principals and practice of palaeopathology
- Uses up-to-date medical and pathological knowledge to explain difficult concepts in straightforward language and provide references to key points
- Introduces the concept of operational definitions to ensure consistency in diagnosing lesions
Reviews & endorsements
'This is a well-written and authoritative text that assumes a suitable background in relevant biomedical disciplines … The book will primarily be of interest to archaeologists, forensic anthropologists, bone specialists, and those working in or studying related fields … Recommended.' T. Brennan, CHOICE
Product details
December 2020Paperback
9781108730884
378 pages
252 × 179 × 20 mm
0.81kg
Available
Table of Contents
- Part I. Introduction and Concepts:
- 1. Beginnings
- 2. Basic assumptions
- 3. Health and disease
- 4. Diagnosis
- Part II. Pathology:
- 5. Osteoarthritis
- 6. Other joint diseases
- 7. Spinal pathology
- 8. Infectious diseases
- 9. Metabolic diseases
- 10. Trauma
- 11. Neoplastic diseases
- 12. Disorders of growth and development
- 13. Special pathology
- 14. Dental disease
- Part III. Analysis:
- 15. Introduction to epidemiology
- 16. Interpretation.
