| The study is published in the International Journal of Palaeopathology, and forms part of a British Museum archaeological project. |
| The strength of the second part of this book is perhaps attributable to its author's specialisation in the palaeopathology of Australian Indigenes. |
| Most afflictions that lead to death leave no trace on bone, but where soft tissue has survived palaeopathology can reveal a great deal. |
| Physical anthropology and palaeopathology are also yielding an increasing quantity of data. |
| Chapter 3 concerns mortuary behaviour at the site and is particularly important for later considerations on palaeopathology and selective funerary practices. |
