Disease in London, 1st-19th centuries : an illustrated guide to diagnosis /
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| Author / Creator: | Walker, Don. |
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| Imprint: | London : Museum of London Archaeology, c2012. |
| Description: | xix, 287 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 31 cm. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | MOLA monograph ; 56 MOLA monograph ; 56. |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/9117963 |
| Summary: | This book is designed to appeal to students and practitioners of osteology and palaeopathology, medical historians and forensic archaeologists; it can be used as a reference guide in the field and the laboratory. Human health affects all aspects of everyday life and skeletal remains represent direct evidence of the experiences of people in the past. This volume describes human skeletal remains from archaeological excavations in London, ranging from the Roman period to the 19th century. It includes more than 400 photographic and radiographic images of disease and traumatic injury, providing a unique opportunity to explore the lives of past communities. |
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| Item Description: | Contributors list, p. [v]. |
| Physical Description: | xix, 287 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 31 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781907586101 1907586105 |
