The Bioarchaeology Of Mummies
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The Bioarchaeology Of Mummies
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Author : Kenneth C. Nystrom
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-09-03
The Bioarchaeology Of Mummies written by Kenneth C. Nystrom and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-03 with Social Science categories.
The modern manifestation of mummy studies began to take shape in the 1970s and has experienced significant growth during the last several decades, largely due to biomedical interest in soft tissue pathology. Although this points to a vibrant field, there are indications that we need to take stock of where it is today and how it may develop in the future, and this volume responds to those demands. In many ways, mummy studies and skeletal bioarchaeology are "sister-disciplines," sharing data sources, methodologies, and practitioners. Given these close connections, this book considers whether paradigmatic shifts that influenced the development of the latter also impacted the former. Whilst there are many available books discussing mummy research, most recent field-wide reviews adopt a biomedical perspective to explore a particular mummy or collection of mummies. The Bioarchaeology of Mummies is a unique attempt at a synthetic, state-of-the-field critical analysis which considers the field from an explicitly anthropological perspective. This book is written for both skeletal bioarcheologists that may not be familiar with the scope of mummy research, and mummy researchers from biomedical fields that may not be as acquainted with current research trends within bioarchaeology.
Egyptian Bioarchaeology
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Author : Salima Ikram
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015
Egyptian Bioarchaeology written by Salima Ikram and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with History categories.
Although the bioarchaeology (study of biological remains in an archaeological context) of Egypt has been documented in a desultory way for many decades, it is only recently that it has become an inherent part of excavations in Egypt. This volume consists of a series of essays that explore how ancient plant, animal, and human remains should be studied, and how, when they are integrated with texts, images, and artefacts, they can contribute to our understanding of the history, environment, and culture of ancient Egypt in a holistic manner. Topics covered in this volume relating to human remains include analyses of royal, elite and poor cemeteries of different eras, case studies on specific mummies, identification of different diseases in human remains, an overview of the state of palaeopathology in Egypt, how to analyse burials to establish season of death, the use of bodies to elucidate life stories, the potential of visceral remains in identifying individuals as well as diseases that they might have had, and a protocol for studying mummies. Faunal remains are represented by a study of a canine cemetery and a discussion of cat species that were mummified, and dendroarchaeology is represented by an overview of its potentials and pitfalls for dating Egyptian remains and revising its chronology. Leading international specialists from varied disciplines including physical anthropology, radiology, archaeozoology, Egyptology, and dendrochronology have contributed to this groundbreaking volume of essays that will no doubt provide much fodder for thought, and will be of interest to scholars and laypeople alike.
The Bioarchaeology Of Cardiovascular Disease
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Author : Michaela Binder
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2023-03-31
The Bioarchaeology Of Cardiovascular Disease written by Michaela Binder and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-03-31 with Social Science categories.
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.
Mummies Disease And Ancient Cultures
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Author : Aidan Cockburn
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1998
Mummies Disease And Ancient Cultures written by Aidan Cockburn and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with History categories.
A readable and fascinating account of the story of mummification from around the world.
A History Of Egyptian Mummies
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Author : Thomas Joseph Pettigrew
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1834
A History Of Egyptian Mummies written by Thomas Joseph Pettigrew and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1834 with Social Science categories.
Bioarchaeology Of Impairment And Disability
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Author : Jennifer F. Byrnes
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-06-28
Bioarchaeology Of Impairment And Disability written by Jennifer F. Byrnes and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-06-28 with Social Science categories.
Over the years, impairment has been discussed in bioarchaeology, with some scholars providing carefully contextualized explanations for their causes and consequences. Such investigations typically take a case study approach and focus on the functional aspects of impairments. However, these interpretations are disconnected from disability theory discourse. Other social sciences and the humanities have far surpassed most of anthropology (with the exception of medical anthropology) in their integration of social theories of disability. This volume has three goals: The first goal of this edited volume is to present theoretical and methodological discussions on impairment and disability. The second goal of this volume is to emphasize the necessity of interdisciplinarity in discussions of impairment and disability within bioarchaeology. The third goal of the volume is to present various methodological approaches to quantifying impairment in skeletonized and mummified remains. This volume serves to engage scholars from many disciplines in our exploration of disability in the past, with particular emphasis on the bioarchaeological context.
The Scientific Study Of Mummies
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Author : Arthur C. Aufderheide
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2003
The Scientific Study Of Mummies written by Arthur C. Aufderheide and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Medical categories.
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Egyptian Bioarchaeology
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Author : Salima Ikram
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-01-11
Egyptian Bioarchaeology written by Salima Ikram and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-11 with Animal remains (Archaeology) categories.
This volume explores how ancient plant, animal, and human remains from Ancient Egypt should be studied, and how, when they are integrated with texts, images, and artefacts, they can contribute to our understanding of the history, environment, and culture of ancient Egypt in a holistic manner.
Roentgenologic Studies Of Egyptian And Peruvian Mummies
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Author : Roy Lee Moodie
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1931
Roentgenologic Studies Of Egyptian And Peruvian Mummies written by Roy Lee Moodie and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1931 with Egypt categories.
Atlas Of Egyptian Mummies In The Czech Collections Ii Non Adult Human Mummies
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Author : Pavel Onderka
language : en
Publisher: Národní muzeum
Release Date : 2022-01-01
Atlas Of Egyptian Mummies In The Czech Collections Ii Non Adult Human Mummies written by Pavel Onderka and has been published by Národní muzeum this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-01 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
Ancient Egyptian mummies and their funerary equipment are an invaluable source of information not only on the Egyptians’ perception of death, but more importantly on their lives – diseases and traumas they suffered from, activities they carried out, their family relations, and more.The present volume, second in the series of Atlas of Egyptian Mummies in the Czech Collections, is dedicated to mummies and funerary containers of non-adults aged 15 and younger. Two complete mummies, twelve isolated parts from ten individuals, and six funerary containers were introduced in a detailed catalogue, along with their respective provenances, and brief excursions into the health and disease of ancient Egyptian children, and their funerarytreatment.The studied material came from the collections of two divisions of the National Museum in Prague, namely the Náprstek Museum of Asian, African and American Cultures, and the Natural History Museum. The mummies were examined using non-invasive methods, and the results were compared to those published in the past.The containers, two boxes, two hampers, and two jars represent only a small part of typological repertoire of containers used for the deposition of burials of non-adult individuals.While the non-adult mummies and their isolated parts are without provenience, all of the six containers come from modern excavations at well-documented cemeteries at Deir el-Medina and Abusir. Examination by non-invasive methods, especially computed tomography, brought to light several findings including one possible case of traumatic death, and one possible case of rickets. Information on the use of mummification substances and techniques – including the reinforcement of spine – were also reported.