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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... taphonomy, archeology, genomics, and scientific inquiry in general. Fortunately for us, Klepinger knows all this and more. Best of all, she has the rare gift of being able to take others along with her for an eye-popping ride without ...
... taphonomy and not at all with archaeological survey and excavation. Other special techniques that some anthropologists practice, such as facial reconstruction and photographic superimposition, will not be covered in this book. The ...
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Contents
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PART III PRINCIPAL ANTHROPOLOGICAL ROLES IN MEDICALLEGAL INVESTIGATION | 99 |
References | 152 |
Index | 175 |