@article{946208,
      recid = {946208},
      author = {Betsinger, Tracy K. and DeWitte, Sharon N.},
      title = {The Bioarchaeology of Urbanization : The Biological,  Demographic, and Social Consequences of Living in Cities /},
      pages = {1 online resource (539 p.).},
      abstract = {Urbanization has long been a focus of bioarchaeological  research, but what is missing from the literature is an  exploration of the geographic and temporal range of human  biological, demographic, and sociocultural responses to  this major shift in settlement pattern. Urbanization is  characterized by increased population size and density, and  is frequently assumed to produce negative biological  effects. However, the relationship between urbanization and  human "health" requires careful examination given the  heterogeneity that exists within and between urban  contexts. Studies of contemporary urbanization have found  both positive and negative outcomes, which likely have  parallels in past human societies. This volume is unique as  there is no current bioarchaeological book addressing  urbanization, despite various studies of urbanization  having been conducted. Collectively, this volume provides a  more holistic understanding of the relationships between  urbanization and various aspects of human population  health. The insight gained from this volume will provide  not only a better understanding of urbanization in our  past, but it will also have potential implications for  those studying urbanization in contemporary communities.},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/946208},
}