Swedish paleopathology and its pioneers
(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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- author
- Ahlström, Torbjörn
LU
and Arcini, Caroline
- organization
- publishing date
- 2012
- type
- Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding
- publication status
- published
- subject
- keywords
- 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
- editor
- Buikstra, Jane E and Roberts, Charlotte A
- pages
- 549 - 558
- publisher
- Oxford University Press
- ISBN
- 9780195389807
- DOI
- 10.1093/acprof:osobl/9780195389807.003.0059
- language
- English
- LU publication?
- yes
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- 16a60d17-a7b0-4d06-99a6-46216819e19f
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