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Palaeopathology in Britain: a critical analysis of publications with the aim of exploring recent trends (1997-2006)

Park, V.; Roberts, CA.; Jakob, T.

Authors

V. Park

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Dr Tina Jakob betina.jakob@durham.ac.uk
Technician in Archaeological Science



Abstract

This study collects data from three major journals and analyses them in order to assess the recent (1997-2006) nature of the study of palaeopathology within Britain. It considers the types of study published (case, population or method), whether findings are integrated with other data, the particular theme that is considered (diet, activity patterns, etc) and the particular pathological condition focused upon (metabolic, dental, etc). The findings show there is a move away from the traditional case study and an increase in the acknowledgement of the value of integrating data with wider information. There is also a bias towards certain themes and pathologies, reasons for which are discussed.

Citation

Park, V., Roberts, C., & Jakob, T. (2009). Palaeopathology in Britain: a critical analysis of publications with the aim of exploring recent trends (1997-2006). International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, 19, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1002/oa.1068

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jan 1, 2009
Deposit Date Sep 30, 2009
Journal International Journal of Osteoarchaeology
Print ISSN 1047-482X
Electronic ISSN 1099-1212
Publisher Wiley
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 19
Pages 1-11
DOI https://doi.org/10.1002/oa.1068
Keywords Palaeopathology, Britain, Trends.

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