The Use of Forensic Anthropology

by Robert B. Pickering, David Bachman

Overview

A forensic investigation requires a team of specialists from many different scientific fields of study along with legal and law enforcement specialists. In recent years, the range of cases on which forensic anthropologists have been consulted has expanded dramatically. The Use of Forensic Anthropology provides these professionals with guidelines fo

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040082751
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/22/2009
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	184
File size:	15 MB
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About the Author

Pickering, Robert B.; Bachman, David

Table of Contents

Introduction. 'Some Bones Have Been Found'. What the Forensic Anthropologist Can and Cannot Do. Techniques for Recovering Skeletonized Human Remains. Ten Key Questions. Assessing Ancestry (Race) From the Skeleton. Determination of Time since Death. Special Techniques Their Value and Limitations. An Introduction to Forensic Science and DNA. Skeletal Trauma and Identifying Skeletal Pathology. Putting Your Case Together. Appendix. Glossary. Bibliography