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Includes bibliography.
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Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
2013
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2013
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New data on human skeletal remains from Site 35 in Salango, Ecuador is
combined with existing data presented by Jastremski (2006) to compile a more
comprehensive report about the health conditions of the people. Site 35, which is
associated with the Manteño culture that flourished in the Integration period from A.D.
500 – 1532, has been determined to comprise a singular population that is represented by
a minimum of 27 individuals. In addition to more comprehensive conclusions about Site 35, this thesis uses the data from Site 35 in an extended comparison of health among prehistoric sites from six additional sites to observe general trends over time and across geography. Through an indepth analysis of distinct health traits, the general conclusion matches previous reports that the overall quality of health in Ecuador declined over time. However, the present analysis shows a less dramatic decline for coastal sites than for inland sites.
combined with existing data presented by Jastremski (2006) to compile a more
comprehensive report about the health conditions of the people. Site 35, which is
associated with the Manteño culture that flourished in the Integration period from A.D.
500 – 1532, has been determined to comprise a singular population that is represented by
a minimum of 27 individuals. In addition to more comprehensive conclusions about Site 35, this thesis uses the data from Site 35 in an extended comparison of health among prehistoric sites from six additional sites to observe general trends over time and across geography. Through an indepth analysis of distinct health traits, the general conclusion matches previous reports that the overall quality of health in Ecuador declined over time. However, the present analysis shows a less dramatic decline for coastal sites than for inland sites.
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Form
Extent
209 p.
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Identifier
FA0004069
Additional Information
Includes bibliography.
Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2013.
Date Backup
2013
Date Created Backup
2013
Date Text
2013
Date Created (EDTF)
2013
Date Issued (EDTF)
2013
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FAU
IID
FA0004069
Issuance
single unit
Organizations
Attributed name: Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Attributed name: Department of Anthropology
Person Preferred Name
Van Voorhis, Laura
author
Graduate College
Physical Description
Online Resource
209 p.
Title Plain
Land of contrast: osteological analysis of human remains from Salango, Ecuador and a comparison of paleopathologies between coastal and highland sites in Ecuador
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2013
2013
Florida Atlantic University
single unit
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Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
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Boca Raton, Fla.
Title
Land of contrast: osteological analysis of human remains from Salango, Ecuador and a comparison of paleopathologies between coastal and highland sites in Ecuador
Other Title Info
Land of contrast: osteological analysis of human remains from Salango, Ecuador and a comparison of paleopathologies between coastal and highland sites in Ecuador