Advances in Forensic Taphonomy: Method, Theory, and Archaeological PerspectivesThe taphonomic approach within paleontology, archaeology, and paleoanthropology continues to produce advances in understanding postmortem biochemical and morphological transformations. Conversely, advances in understanding the early and intermediate postmortem period generated in the forensic realm can and should be brought to the attention of scie |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Advances in Forensic Taphonomy: Method, Theory, and Archaeological Perspectives Forensics and criminal justice |
| Editors | William D. Haglund, Marcella H. Sorg |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | CRC Press, 2001 |
| ISBN | 1420058355, 9781420058352 |
| Length | 544 pages |
| Subjects | › › Law / Forensic Science Social Science / Anthropology / Physical Social Science / Archaeology |
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