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This advanced textbook provides the reader with an up-to-date account of recent developments and future potential in the study of human skeletons from both an archaeological and forensic context. It is well-illustrated, comprehensive in its coverage and is divided into six sections for ease of reference, encompassing such areas as palaeodemography, juvenile health and growth, disease and trauma, normal skeletal variation, biochemical and microscopic analyses and facial reconstruction. Each chapter is written by a recognised specialist in the field, and includes in-depth discussion of the reliability of methods, with appropriate references, and current and future research directions. It is essential reading for all students undertaking osteology as part of their studies and will also prove a valuable reference for forensic scientists, both in the field and the laboratory.

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title Human Osteology In Archaeology and Forensic Science 1St Ed - photo 1

title:Human Osteology : In Archaeology and Forensic Science 1St Ed.
author:Cox, Margaret.; Mays, Simon.
publisher:Greenwich Medical Media Limited
isbn10 | asin:1841100463
print isbn13:9781841100463
ebook isbn13:9780511043291
language:English
subjectPhysical anthropology, Anthropologie physique, Bones, Os, Skeleton, Squelette, Fossil hominids, Homme fossile, Bone and Bones--anatomy & histology, Skeleton.
publication date:2000
lcc:GN70.C69 2000eb
ddc:611/.71
subject:Physical anthropology, Anthropologie physique, Bones, Os, Skeleton, Squelette, Fossil hominids, Homme fossile, Bone and Bones--anatomy & histology, Skeleton.
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Human Osteology in Archaeology and Forensic Science
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To Theya Molleson
and Don Brothwell,
who taught us so much
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Human Osteology in Archaeology and Forensic Science
Editors
Margaret Cox and
Simon Mays
Human Osteology - In Archaeology and Forensic Science - image 2
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Visit our website at www.greenwich-medical.co.uk
2000
Greenwich Medical Media Ltd.
137 Euston Road
London
NW1 2AA
ISBN 1 84110 046 3
First Published 2000
While the advice and information in this book is believed to be true and accurate, neither the authors nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibility or liability for any loss or damage arising from actions or decisions based in this book. The ultimate responsibility for the treatment of patients and the interpretation lies with the medical practitioner. The opinions expressed are those of the authors and the inclusion in this book relating to a particular product, method or technique does not amount to an endorsement of its value or quality.
Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of research or private study, or criticism or review, as permitted under the UK Copyright Designs and Patents Act, 1988, this publication may not be reproduced, stored, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior permission in writing of the publishers, or in the case of reprographic reproduction only in accordance with the terms of the licences issued by the Copyright Licensing Agency in the UK, or in accordance with the terms of the licences issued by the appropriate Reproduction Rights Organization outside the UK. Enquiries concerning reproduction outside the terms stated here should be sent to the publishers at the London address printed above.
The right of Margaret Cox and Simon Mays to be identified as editors of this work has been asserted by them in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
The publisher makes no representation, express or implied, with regard to the accuracy of the information contained in this book and cannot accept any legal responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may be made.
A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library
Project Manager
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Printed in Great Britain
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CONTENTS
Acknowledgements
x
Author Biographies
xi
Preface
xxi
Chapter 1
Studies on Skeletal and Dental Variation: A View Across Two Centuries
Don Brothwell
1
Section I
Juvenile Health, Growth and Development
Introduction
7
Chapter 2
Development and Ageing of the Juvenile Skeleton
Louise Scheuer and Sue Black
9
Chapter 3
Growth Studies of Past Populations: An Overview and an Example
Louise Humphrey
23
Chapter 4
Non-adult Palaeopathology: Current Status and Future Potential
Mary Lewis
39
Section II
Palaeodemography
Introduction
59

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Chapter 5
Ageing Adults from the Skeleton
Margaret Cox
61
Chapter 6
Ageing from the Dentition
David Whittaker
83
Chapter 7
Problems and Prospects in Palaeodemography
Andrew Chamberlain
101
Chapter 8
Sex Determination in Skeletal Remains
Simon Mays and Margaret Cox
117
Chapter 9
Assessment of Parturition
Margaret Cox
131
Section III
Disease in the Past
Introduction
143
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