The Bioarchaeology Of Metabolic Bone Disease PDF Download

The Bioarchaeology of Metabolic Bone Disease, Second Edition provides an updated, comprehensive and invaluable source of information combining both clinical and paleopathological manifestations and effects on these groups of diseases. The range of potential tools for investigating metabolic diseases of bone are far greater than for many other conditions, hence this edition will consider the gross, radiological, histological and surface features using microscopic examination (light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy), that can be used to investigate metabolic bone diseases. Diagnostic tables have been updated with the latest information, including new research on vitamin C and D deficiency, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. This second edition continues to explore the paleopathological research, covering the light of clinical and epidemiological work relevant to better understand the extent of the co-morbidity of these conditions. This is a must-have resource that demonstrates the important role that the analysis of metabolic bone disease has within bioarcheology for improving our understanding of health and life in past populations. Presents a clear introduction to bone biology relevant to each disease process Highlights key issues and ideas to provoke critical analysis across the spectrum of disciplines in physical anthropology, paleopathology, medical history and forensic anthropology Contains clear and user-friendly instructions for macroscopic, radiological and histological diagnoses Reviews current challenges in bioarcheology and provides direction for future research