DENTAL ANTHROPOLOGY: Understanding Human Variation Through Dental Evidence - Couverture souple

Pradhan, Sampada; Kaur, Navpreet; Sharma, Vivek Kumar

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 6630048555 ISBN 13 : 9786630048551

Editeur : LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2026

Synopsis

This book presents Dental Anthropology as a multidisciplinary field that uses teeth to study human evolution, biological variation, health, culture, and identity. It outlines the history and development of the discipline and explains the significance of dental evidence in understanding past and present populations. The book describes evolutionary changes in human dentition, fundamental concepts, dental anatomy, and morphology. It discusses metric and non-metric traits as indicators of ancestry and population relationships. Dental pathology is examined as evidence of disease, nutrition, and environmental stress. The influence of cultural practices on dentition and the use of dental evidence in reconstructing diet and lifestyle are highlighted. The forensic applications of dental anthropology, including age estimation, ancestry assessment, and human identification, are also explored. Modern advances in imaging, genetics, and digital technologies are reviewed, emphasizing their role in improving anthropological investigations. Overall, the book demonstrates how teeth serve as valuable biological records for understanding human adaptation, diversity, and history.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 6630048555
• ISBN 13: 9786630048551
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 68
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible