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Swedish paleopathology and its pioneers

Ahlström, Torbjörn LU orcid and Arcini, Caroline (2012) p.549-558
Abstract
This chapter discusses the history of paleopathology in Sweden. Paleopathology of skeletal remains in Sweden is considered a subfield of historical osteology, a discipline that combines the study of human and animal bones from archaeological sites, with roots in the works of Nils-Gustaf Gejvall (1911–1991). The chapter describes the development of the field from its beginnings in paleopathological work carried out on a personal interest basis to its establishment as an academic discipline. It identifies three pioneers—Carl Magnus Fürst (1854–1935), Carl-Herman Hjortsjö, and Gejvall—whose contributions are directly linked to the establishment of historical osteology.
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historical osteology, Swedish paleopathology, Nils-Gustaf Gejval, Carl Magnus Fürst, Carl-Herman Hjortsjö
host publication
The global history of paleopathology : Pioneers and prospects - Pioneers and prospects
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Buikstra, Jane E and Roberts, Charlotte A
pages
549 - 558
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Oxford University Press
ISBN
9780195389807
DOI
10.1093/acprof:osobl/9780195389807.003.0059
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English
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  author       = {{Ahlström, Torbjörn and Arcini, Caroline}},
  booktitle    = {{The global history of paleopathology : Pioneers and prospects}},
  editor       = {{Buikstra, Jane E and Roberts, Charlotte A}},
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  pages        = {{549--558}},
  publisher    = {{Oxford University Press}},
  title        = {{Swedish paleopathology and its pioneers}},
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  doi          = {{10.1093/acprof:osobl/9780195389807.003.0059}},
  year         = {{2012}},
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