Human remains recovered from archaeological sites can help us interpret lifetime events such as disease, physiological stress, injury and violent death, physical activity, tooth use, diet, and demographic history of once-living populations.

This is the first comprehensive synthesis of the emerging field of bioarchaeology.

A central theme is the interaction between biology and behavior, underscoring the dynamic nature of skeletal and dental tissues, and the influences of environment and culture on human biological variation.

It emphasizes research results and their interpretation, covering palaeopathology, physiological stress, skeletal and dental growth and structure, and the processes of aging and biodistance.

It will be a unique resource for students and researchers interested in biological and physical anthropology or archaeology..

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Author: Clark Spencer Larsen

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Date: Feb. 1, 1999

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