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George J. Armelagos
American anthropologist
George J. Armelagos (May 22, 1936 – May 15, 2014)[2][3] was an American anthropologist, and Goodrich C.
White Professor of Anthropology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.[4] Armelagos significantly impacted the field of physical anthropology and biological anthropology. His work has provided invaluable contributions to the theoretical and methodological understanding human disease, diet and human variation within an evolutionary context.
Relevant topics include epidemiology,[5]paleopathology,[6][7]paleodemography,[8]bioarchaeology,[7]evolutionary medicine,[9] and the social interpretations of race,[10][11] among others.
Armelagos is regarded as one of the founders of paleopathology and nutritional anthropology.[2][12]
Early life and education
Armelagos was the son of Greek immigrants and he was