The skeletal biology of earlier human populations: Based on a symposium held at the Institute of Child Health, London, 1965! (Society for the Study of Human Biology. Symposia,vol.8)
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the methodologies and findings regarding the skeletal analysis of ancient human populations to better understand their health, development, and evolutionary history. D.R. Brothwell, a prominent figure in biological anthropology, compiles research from a 1965 symposium to establish a rigorous framework for interpreting skeletal remains. The text synthesizes anatomical data, demographic patterns, and pathological evidence to reconstruct the biological profiles of past human groups.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comparative analysis of skeletal morphology across various historical populations
- Methodologies for assessing age, sex, and nutritional status from bone remains
- Discussions on the prevalence of specific diseases and trauma in ancient contexts
- Statistical approaches to paleodemography
Scope Limits
- Data is restricted to findings available or relevant to the 1965 symposium
- The text does not include modern molecular or DNA-based analytical techniques developed after the mid-20th century
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this volume as a foundational text in the development of modern human osteology and paleopathology. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which reflects the specialized nature of the symposium proceedings.
Page Count:
288
Publication Date:
1968-01-01
Publisher:
Pergamon
ISBN-10:
0080036821
ISBN-13:
9780080036823
Science
Anthropology
Human biology
Biological anthropology
Paleopathology
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