EBOOK Global History of Paleopathology:Pioneers and Prospects

The Global History of Paleopathology is the first comprehensive global compendium        on the history of paleopathology, an interdisciplinary scientific discipline that        focuses on the study of ancient disease. Offering perspectives from regions that        have traditionally had long histories of paleopathology, such as the United States        and parts of Europe, this volume also presents important work by an international        roster of scholars who are writing their own regional and cultural histories in the        field. The book identifies major thinkers and figures who have contributed to        paleopathology, as well as significant organizations and courses that have sponsored        scientific research and communication, most notably the Paleopathology Association.          The volume concludes with an eye towards the future of the discipline, discussing        methods and research at the leading edge of paleopathology, particularly those that        employ the analysis of ancient DNA and isotopes.