The Bioarchaeology of Metabolic Bone Disease

by Megan Brickley, Rachel Ives

The Bioarchaeology of Metabolic Bone Disease provides a comprehensive and invaluable source of information on this important group of diseases. It is an essential guide for those engaged in either basic recording or in-depth research on human remains from archaeological sites. The range of potential tools for investigating metabolic diseases of bone are far greater than for many other conditions, and building on clinical investigations, this book will consider gross, surface features visible using microscopic examination, histological and radiological features of bone, that can be used to help investigate metabolic bone diseases.

Genres: Archaeology

350 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2008

Reviews

[Mati]

Very compact book about the metabolic bone diseases in archeological findings is full of information about the impact of dietary habits and other factors on bone.