A companion to paleopathology / edited by Anne L. Grauer. [electronic resource] Grauer, Anne L., 1958- Paleopathology. Paleopathology methods. R134.8 .C65 2012eb 614/.17 23 Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record. 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 historyDemonstrates how paleopathology sheds light on the past through the analysis of human and non-human skeletal materials, mummified remains and preserved tissueIntegrates scientific advances in multiple fields that contribute to the understanding of ancient and historic diseases, such as epidemio. Chichester, West Sussex ; Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012. 2012. 2012 Text 1 online resource (xxvii, 597 pages) : http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781444345940 eng Blackwell companions to anthropology ; 14 Blackwell companions to anthropology ; 14. Companion to paleopathology. Companion to paleopathology.