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9780791091982

Forensic Anthropology

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  • ISBN13:

    9780791091982

  • ISBN10:

    0791091988

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2006-11-01
  • Publisher: Facts on File
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Summary

Forensic anthropologists may be consulted when human remains are found at an archaeological excavation or at a crime scene. Here's a look at how anthropologists analyze skeletal remains to learn about the deceased their age and gender, how they may have lived, and their overall state of health prior to death. Featuring full-color photographs from actual forensic cases, this book provides specific information on procedures, tools of the trade, and the science behind this fascinating field, as well as the challenges faced by today's practitioners.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Forensic Anthropology
1(7)
Applications and Basic Terminology
8(14)
Recovery Procedures
22(9)
Biological Profile: Age
31(11)
Biological Profile: Race/Ancestry, Sex, and Stature
42(8)
Assessing Trauma and Time Since Death
50(15)
Analytical Challenges
65(11)
Positive Identification
76(6)
Conclusion
82(2)
Notes 84(2)
Glossary 86(4)
Bibliography 90(4)
Further Reading 94(4)
Index 98

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Forensic anthropologists may be consulted when human remains are found at an archaeological excavation or at a crime scene. Here's a look at how anthropologists analyze skeletal remains to learn about the deceased—their age and gender, how they may have lived, and their overall state of health prior to death. Featuring full-color photographs from actual forensic cases, this book provides specific information on procedures, tools of the trade, and the science behind this fascinating field, as well as the challenges faced by today's practitioners.

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