Fundamentals of Forensic AnthropologyAn essential foundation for the practice of forensic anthropology This text is the first of its level written in more than twenty years. It serves as a summary and guide to the core material that needs to be mastered and evaluated for the practice of forensic anthropology. The text is divided into three parts that collectively provide a solid base in theory and methodology:
The critical and evaluative approach to the primary literature stresses the inherent biological constraints on degrees of precision and certainty, and cautions about potential pitfalls. The practical focus, coupled with theoretical basics, make Fundamentals of Forensic Anthropology ideal for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students in biological anthropology as well as forensic scientists in allied fields of medical-legal investigation. |
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... Ignored, 143 12 Genetics and DNA 145 Serology and Mendelian Genetics, 146 Forensic DNA Analysis, 147 Legal Considerations, 150 References 152 Index 175 The photo figures listed below are courtesy of the following viii CONTENTS.
... Figure 3.1 Figures 4.2 and 4.3 Figures 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7 and 6.8 Figures 8.1 and 8.2 Figure 9.1 Figure 9.4 Figure 9.6 Figure 9.7 Figure 10.1 Figure 10.2 Figure 10.3 Figure 10.4 Figure 10.6a Figure 10.6b Bruce Ramseyer Bruce Ramseyer ...
... figures modified and into the proper format. Several members of the medical–legal community and law enforcement professionals have served as examples of the highest integrity and work ethics in death investigation and tempered my too ...
... Figure 2.1. Nevertheless the jury found Luetgert guilty and opted for life imprisonment. Luetgert died in the Illinois State Penitentiary at Joliet on 27 July 1899, one hour before the delivery of a letter from his attorney assuring him ...
Linda L. Klepinger. Figure 2.1 The four bone pieces used as evidence in the second Luetgert trial to scale with a quarter coin. Figure by Eugene Giles, modified from drawings in Christison (1898) that appear to be the only surviving ...
Contents
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PART III PRINCIPAL ANTHROPOLOGICAL ROLES IN MEDICALLEGAL INVESTIGATION | 99 |
References | 152 |
Index | 175 |