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The Bioarchaeology of Cardiovascular Disease

Daniel Antoine editor Charlotte A Roberts editor Michaela Binder editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:20th Apr '23

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Brings together bioarchaeological evidence from a range of periods to highlight that cardiovascular diseases are not just a modern phenomenon.

Evidence for cardiovascular diseases found with ancient skeletons and mummies shows that they are not just a modern phenomenon. Presenting relevant case studies and methodologies, this volume will appeal to researchers and graduate students in bioarchaeology, medical anthropology and medicine as well as anybody interested in the history of disease.Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide today, but are not just a modern phenomenon. To explore the deep roots of CVDs in human history, this book, for the first time, brings together bioarchaeological evidence from different periods, as old as 5000 BC, and geographic locations from Alaska to Northern Africa. Experts in their fields showcase the powerful tool set available to bioarchaeology, which allows a more comprehensive reconstruction of the human past through evidence for disease. The tools include aDNA and histological analyses and digital imaging techniques for studying skeletal and mummified human remains. The insights gained from these studies are not only of value to historical research but also demonstrate how the science of archaeological human remains can provide the long view of the history of disease and contributes to modern biomedical research within the context of evolutionary medicine.

'This book will be a valuable resource for advanced students and professionals in the fields of bioarchaeology, paleopathology, forensic anthropology, and evolutionary medicine … Recommended.' T. Harrison, Choice

ISBN: 9781108480345

Dimensions: 250mm x 175mm x 19mm

Weight: 770g

317 pages