The Archaeology of Disease
Fourth Edition
$82.73
- Paperback
- Release Date
11 June 2026
Summary
This revised fourth edition of The Archaeology of Disease focuses on reconstructing the origin, evolution, and history of disease as seen mainly through human skeletons from archaeological sites. In addition, this edition addresses new concepts in medicine and explores the challenges faced by individuals and populations, including their children.
Integrating conceptual frameworks from bioarchaeology, medical history, and clinical health, the authors take a long view of diseas…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781837052066 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1837052069 |
| Author: | Charlotte Roberts, Keith Manchester, Mary Lewis, Jacalyn Duffin |
| Publisher: | The History Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | The History Press Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Edition: | 4th |
| Release Date: | 11 June 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 172mm x 244mm |
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Critics Review
‘In this fourth edition, the authors have provided a superb synthesis that critically engages with the new research carried out since the last edition and is a significant contribution to the archaeology of disease.’
– Hallie Buckley, author of Health and Disease in the Prehistoric Pacific Islands‘An excellent resource, this engaging edition underscores the importance of disease not only in prehistory, but also as it relates to the present and future health of humans, other organisms, and the environment, which are all inextricably linked.’
– Anne R. Titelbaum, University of Arizona College of Medicine - PhoenixCharlotte Roberts
Charlotte Roberts
Charlotte Roberts is a bioarchaeologist and Professor Emerita of Archaeology at the Department of Archaeology, Durham University.
Mary E. Lewis
Mary E. Lewis is Professor of Bioarchaeology in the Department of Archaeology, University of Reading.
Jacalyn Duffin
Jacalyn Duffin is a hematologist and Hannah Professor Emerita of the History of Medicine at Queen’s University.
Keith Manchester
Keith Manchester is a retired practicing clinician and Honorary Professor of Palaeopathology in the Biological Anthropology Research Centre at the University of Bradford.
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