Palaeopathology and Evolutionary Medicine: An Integrated Approach

This book highlights the benefits of using palaeopathological research to answer questions about the evolution of disease and its application to current health problems. It presents hypothesis-driven research by experts in biological anthropology, medicine, health sciences, and evolutionary medicine through a series of case studies. It is intended for graduate level students and professional researchers in a wide range of fields.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Oxford University Press

Evolutionary medicine has garnered increasing recognition across modern clinical research and practice, as well as in the field of bioarchaeology, particularly its sub-discipline, palaeopathology. While palaeopathology has been recognized as valuable in evolutionary medicine, it has often been overlooked in key texts. This groundbreaking text is the first to emphasize the benefits of utilizing palaeopathological research to answer questions about the evolution of disease and its relevance to contemporary health issues. It also highlights the advantages of integrating evolutionary thinking into medicine to interpret historical disease processes. The book presents hypothesis-driven research by experts in biological anthropology, medicine, health sciences, and evolutionary medicine through a series of unique case studies that address specific research questions. Each chapter is co-authored by two or more researchers from diverse disciplinary backgrounds, ensuring original, insightful, and interdisciplinary contributions that offer new insights into both palaeopathology and evolutionary medicine.

Palaeopathology and Evolutionary Medicine is designed for graduate-level students and professional researchers across various fields, including humanities (history), social sciences (anthropology, archaeology, palaeopathology, geography), and life sciences (medicine and biology). Relevant courses include evolutionary medicine, evolutionary anthropology, medical anthropology, and palaeopathology.

Weight: 818g
Dimension: 189 x 247 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780198849728