Trace Elements in Environmental History: Proceedings of the Symposium held from June 24th to 26th, 1987, at Göttingen (Proceedings in Life Sciences)

This new approach to environmental History evaluates ancient ecological features and the relationship between the ancient man and his environment. It brings together anthropologists, historians, and social scientists in a historical reconstruction of every day's life, reconstructed from skeletal remains as an important source of historical data. The trace element content of excavated skeletons reflects the dietary habits of prehistoric man, including the weaning age of infants. Furthermore, it gives information on some pathological conditions, especially heavy metal intoxication.