Bone Histology: A Biological Anthropological Perspective, 2nd Edition

Bone Histology, Second Edition

Building on the success of its first edition, this fully revised and updated volume reflects the significant advances in bone biology, histology, and histological techniques that have emerged in recent years.

Bones and teeth, as resilient hard tissues, hold a central role in anthropological, archaeological, forensic, and paleontological research. Because skeletal remains often represent the primary—or only—physical evidence of past populations, they serve as invaluable archives of biological processes and life history. The very properties that ensure their survival after death also make them rich sources of information on growth, aging, disease, and adaptation.

This edition provides a comprehensive examination of the biology and microstructure of hard tissues, laying the foundation for histological analysis. Topics include:

• Bone biology and metabolism: key processes of remodeling and modeling, and their implications for interpreting histomorphology.
• Histological applications: methods for estimating age, diagnosing pathological conditions, and differentiating human from nonhuman remains.
• Technological innovations: cutting-edge advances in imaging and methodology that are reshaping the field of bone research.
• Skeletal reference collections: reviews of four extensively documented collections developed specifically for histological and imaging research, with insights into their importance for future studies.

Authored by a distinguished team of experts with deep experience in hard tissue biology, Bone Histology, Second Edition offers a critical overview of current knowledge and future directions in skeletal biology.

Key Audience:
Students, researchers, and professionals in biological anthropology, forensic anthropology, paleopathology, paleontology, archaeology, and related disciplines will find this book an essential resource for both foundational learning and advanced research