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Title Paleodemography : age distribution from skeletal samples / edited by Robert D. Hoppa, James W. Vaupel.

Publication Info. Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2002.
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Description 1 online resource (xiii, 259 pages) : illustrations, maps.
Physical Medium polychrome
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Series Cambridge studies in biological and evolutionary anthropology ; 31
Cambridge studies in biological and evolutionary anthropology ; 31.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Cover; Half-title; Series-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Contributors; Acknowledgments; 1 The Rostock Manifesto for paleodemography: the way from stage to age; 2 Paleodemography: looking back and thinking ahead; 3 Reference samples: the first step in linking biology and age in the human skeleton; 4 Aging through the ages: historical perspectives on age indicator methods; 5 Transition analysis: a new method for estimating age from skeletons; 6 Age estimation by tooth cementum annulation: perspectives of a new validation study; 7 Mortality models for paleodemography.
Summary Many methodological and theoretical problems exist in reconstructing demographic structure from archaeological populations. Paleodemography is an innovative volume which tackles these issues to reach a consensus on the way forward. It will be the benchmark for all those interested in skeletal samples and their implications for analysing past populations.
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Subject Human skeleton -- Analysis.
Human skeleton -- Analysis.
Human skeleton.
Human remains (Archaeology)
Human remains (Archaeology)
Demographic anthropology.
Demographic anthropology.
Paleoanthropology.
Paleoanthropology.
Demographic archaeology.
Demographic archaeology.
Population.
Population.
Age distribution (Demography)
Age distribution (Demography)
Age Determination by Skeleton.
Age Distribution.
Hominidae -- growth & development.
Models, Statistical.
Paleontology -- methods.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Author Hoppa, Robert D., 1967-
Vaupel, James W.
Other Form: Print version: Paleodemography. Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2002 (DLC) 2001043948
ISBN 0521800633
9780521800631
0511063261 (electronic book)
9780511063268 (electronic book)
0511071728
9780511071720
0511170483 (electronic book)
9780511170485 (electronic book)

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