The scientific investigation of mass graves : towards protocols and standard operating procedures
"This book describes the detailed processes and techniques essential for the scientific investigation of atrocity crimes. It includes methods for the location, evaluation, excavation, recovery, and recording of mass graves and the analysis of human remains and other evidence in order to establish the identity of victims and the cause and manner of their deaths. This volume establishes protocols and standard operating procedures to guide standards and approaches that can be used in both judicial and humanitarian contexts. The procedures for field and mortuary application are flexible and can be used to meet specific project aims, constraints, and contexts."
CD-ROM
xxx, 562 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
9780521865876, 0521865875
122499822
Introduction and context
Protocols for the investigation of mass graves
Health and safety
Scene of crime examination
Search, location, excavation, and recovery
Mortuary procedures I: pathology, radiography, and the role of the anatomical pathology technologist
Mortuary procedures II: skeletal analysis 1: basic procedures and demographic assessment
Mortuary procedures III: skeletal analysis 2: techniques for determining identity
Forensic sciences
Antemortem data collection: interaction with families and communities