Forensic Anthropology. an Introduction

Description

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.

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

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

Author

MariaTheresa Tersigni-Tarrant is currently with Skeletal Identification Service, LLC in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Natalie Shirley is with the Department of Anthropology at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.