The Backbone of Europe: Health, Diet, Work and Violence Over Two Millennia
(Part of the Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology Series)
No Customer Reviews
Using human skeletal remains, this volume traces health, workload and violence in the European population over the past 2,000 years. Health was surprisingly good for people who lived during the early Medieval Period. The Plague of Justinian of the sixth century was ultimately beneficial for health because the smaller population had relatively more resources that contributed to better living conditions. Increasing population density and inequality...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1108421954
ISBN13:9781108421959
Release Date:December 2018
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Length:476 Pages
Weight:2.40 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 7.4" x 10.1"
Customer Reviews
0 rating
Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks® and the ThriftBooks® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
ThriftBooks® and the ThriftBooks® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
