Dental Anthropology 1st Edition
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ISBN-13: 978-0521564397
ISBN-10: 0521564395
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Teeth are among the best sources of evidence for both identification purposes and studies of demography, biological relationships, and health in ancient human communities. The anthropologist's specimen may be a cast that a dentist has taken from a living mouth, or actual teeth from an archaeological site or forensic case. This text introduces the complex biology of teeth and provides a practical guide to all essential aspects of dental anthropology, including excavation, identification, microscopic study, and tooth age determination. Dental Anthropology is a concise yet comprehensive resource designed for students and researchers in anthropology and archaeology.
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'This book more than fulfils its said mission. The author has introduced a wealth of information served up into a highly digestible format. Whatever the research focus, this book engenders an integrated appreciation for evolution, adaptation, and disease processes. Dental Anthropology is of the superb quality we have come to expect from Cambridge University Press. this is not only a timely book providing an introduction to or reinforcing our foundation, but a volume necessary for all students of dental anthropology, novice or veteran, studying teeth in any context.' International Journal of Osteoarchaelogy
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Practical text to the study of humans and close relatives from the evidence of their teeth.
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- Publisher : Cambridge University Press; 1st edition (September 28, 1996)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 392 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0521564395
- ISBN-13 : 978-0521564397
- Item Weight : 1.5 pounds
- Dimensions : 7.44 x 0.89 x 9.69 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,529,140 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #237 in General (Books)
- #644 in Physical Anthropology (Books)
- #1,142 in Dentistry (Books)
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Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2013
Must have if you're into teeth. Great pictures and loads of information. Book was NEW in perfect condition without a single flaw and came right on time
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2015
This book is the foundational text for dental anthropology
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2008
This book was written by my professor at University College London. It is really thorough and it explains everything you need to know about teeth.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2014
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Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2009
If your future career or profession involves teeth, then this is a text for you. A comprehensive guide to anatomy, variation, development, and disease on the subject. Includes a collection of drawings, pictures, and graphs to assist with learning. A great addition to the textbook arsenal of any bioarchaeologist, forensics student, or dental student.
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KCK
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must-read for physical anthropologists
Reviewed in Canada on September 11, 2012
This book is the bible of dental anthropology and it is useful for anyone interested in physical anthropology or forensics. My copy was delivered in a timely manner in perfect condition.








