Sex and Gender in Paleopathological Perspective

Sex and Gender in Paleopathological Perspective
Author: Anne L. Grauer
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 212
Release: 1998-12-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780521620901

This book explores ramifications of sex and gender on ancient and modern human diseases.

Exploring Sex and Gender in Bioarchaeology

Exploring Sex and Gender in Bioarchaeology
Author: Sabrina C. Agarwal
Publisher: University of New Mexico Press
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2017
Genre: Human remains (Archaeology)
ISBN: 0826352588

Archaeologists have long used skeletal remains to identify gender. As the contributors to this volume reveal, combining skeletal data with contextual information can provide a richer understanding of life in the past.

Sex, Gender and Health

Sex, Gender and Health
Author: Tessa M. Pollard
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 190
Release: 1999-08-26
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9780521597074

Explores differences in health experiences of boys, girls, men and women from both biological and social perspectives.

A Companion to Paleopathology

A Companion to Paleopathology
Author: Anne L. Grauer
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 634
Release: 2016-01-19
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1119111633

A Companion to Paleopathology offers a comprehensive overview of this rapidly growing sub- field of physical anthropology. Presents a broad overview of the field of paleopathology, integrating theoretical and methodological approaches to understand biological and disease processes throughout human history Demonstrates how paleopathology sheds light on the past through the analysis of human and non-human skeletal materials, mummified remains and preserved tissue Integrates scientific advances in multiple fields that contribute to the understanding of ancient and historic diseases, such as epidemiology, histology, radiology, parasitology, dentistry, and molecular biology, as well as archaeological, archival and historical research. Highlights cultural processes that have an impact on the evolution of illness, death and dying in human populations, including subsistence strategies, human environmental adaptations, the effects of malnutrition, differential access to resources, and interpersonal and intercultural violence

Ortner's Identification of Pathological Conditions in Human Skeletal Remains

Ortner's Identification of Pathological Conditions in Human Skeletal Remains
Author: Jane E. Buikstra
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 859
Release: 2019-01-29
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0128099011

Ortner's Identification of Pathological Conditions in Human Skeletal Remains, Third Edition, provides an integrated and comprehensive treatment of the pathological conditions that affect the human skeleton. As ancient skeletal remains can reveal a treasure trove of information to the modern orthopedist, pathologist, forensic anthropologist, and radiologist, this book presents a timely resource. Beautifully illustrated with over 1,100 photographs and drawings, it provides an essential text and material on bone pathology, thus helping improve the diagnostic ability of those interested in human dry bone pathology. - Presents a comprehensive review of the skeletal diseases encountered in archaeological human remains - Includes more than 1100 photographs and line drawings illustrating skeletal diseases, including both microscopic and gross features - Based on extensive research on skeletal paleopathology in many countries - Reviews important theoretical issues on how to interpret evidence of skeletal disease in archaeological human populations

Exploring Sex and Gender in Bioarchaeology

Exploring Sex and Gender in Bioarchaeology
Author: Sabrina C. Agarwal
Publisher: University of New Mexico Press
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2017-04-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0826352596

This volume brings together the latest approaches in bioarchaeology in the study of sex and gender. Archaeologists have long used skeletal remains to identify gender. Contemporary bioarchaeologists, however, have begun to challenge the theoretical and methodological basis for sex assignment from the skeleton. Simultaneously, they have started to consider the cultural construction of the gendered body and gender roles, recognizing the body as uniquely fashioned from the interaction of biological, social, and environmental factors. As the contributors to this volume reveal, combining skeletal data with contextual information can provide a richer understanding of life in the past.

Human Sexual Dimorphism

Human Sexual Dimorphism
Author: Society for the Study of Human Biology. Symposium
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Total Pages: 394
Release: 1985
Genre: Science
ISBN:

Social Bioarchaeology

Social Bioarchaeology
Author: Sabrina C. Agarwal
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 485
Release: 2011-02-14
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1405191872

Illustrates new methodological directions in analyzing human social and biological variation Offers a wide array of research on past populations around the globe Explains the central features of bioarchaeological research by key researchers and established experts around the world

A Companion to South Asia in the Past

A Companion to South Asia in the Past
Author: Gwen Robbins Schug
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2016-04-13
Genre: History
ISBN: 1119055377

A Companion to South Asia in the Past provides the definitive overview of research and knowledge about South Asia’s past, from the Pleistocene to the historic era in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal, provided by a truly global team of experts. The most comprehensive and detailed scholarly treatment of South Asian archaeology and biological anthropology, providing ground-breaking new ideas and future challenges Provides an in-depth and broad view of the current state of knowledge about South Asia’s past, from the Pleistocene to the historic era in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal A comprehensive treatment of research in a crucial region for human evolution and biocultural adaptation A global team of scholars together present a varied set of perspectives on South Asian pre- and proto-history