Forensic Anthropology: An Introduction
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Features
- Features the work of experts specializing in various areas
- Includes more than 300 color photographs
- Presents an appendix of recommended readings and references
CD-ROM with lecture slides, laboratory exercises, and a test bank is available with qualifying course adoption
Summary
Written by experts in their respective fields, this introductory textbook provides a detailed history of forensic anthropology. Comprehensive, user-friendly, and with more than 300 color photographs, the book presents an explanation of the methodology, includes up-to-date analytical techniques, and offers examples of these applications in typical case work. Topics covered include new developments in the field, trauma analysis, identification of biological profiles, and taphonomic processes. The appendix features references and recommended readings.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Forensic Anthropology Today
Human Osteology
Human Odontology
Identifying Forensic Context
Crime Scene Methodology
Processing and Inventory of Remains
Biological Profile: Sex Estimation
Biological Profile: Age Estimation
Biological Profile: Ancestry Estimation
Biological Profile: Stature Estimation
Introduction to FORDISC
Trauma Analysis
Trauma Analysis
Taphonomic Processes: Fire Modification
Taphonomic Processes: Scavenging Damage
Taphonomic Processes: TSD estimation
Taphonomic Processes: Fluvial Transport
Taphonomic Processes: Fragmentary Remains
Methods of Positive Identification
Human Rights
Mass Disasters
