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Introduction to Forensic Anthropology
This book provides comprehensive coverage of the methods and issues in the current practice of forensic anthropology. It introduces students to all the major topics in the field, with material ranging from the attribution of ancestry and sex, to various forms of bone trauma, to identification through radiography. Introduction to Forensic Anthropology uses the terminology and best practices recommended by the Scientific Working Group for Forensic Anthropology (SWGANTH). The fifth edition has been fully updated in light of recent developments, incorporating new and improved methods as well as fresh data. The section on human osteology and odontology in particular has been expanded. This accessible and engaging text offers an array of features to support teaching and learning,
480 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2001
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January 10, 2015
As a total lay person with regards to both anthropology and forensics, I found this to be a fascinating book. Obviously meant as a text book for university students, I still found it very interesting. Recommended for anyone who wants to learn the intricate details of the science behind TV shows such as 'Bones' and 'CSI', or any number of crime fiction books.
May 29, 2022
I hope I‘m not too alone in this but reading a textbook for fun can make a cool and informative experience…especially if it‘s all about deciphering bones and their context to figure out who died where and how! Forensic anthropologists are called in to identify a body/answer a legal question when there‘s not enough remaining soft tissue for a medical examiner to come to any satisfying conclusions. The breadth and scope of their field is fascinating: they can be involved in anything from restoration of a skeleton of historical significance, to helping identify victims of mass disasters, to working with human rights organizations in determining whether an act of genocide has occurred.
July 15, 2020
This is one of my favorite textbooks. I read it cover to cover. Very readable. I liked the little (true) stories (2 per chapter) illustrating the material they were covering.
Sometimes things may get dense or you may need some more background knowledge but that is easily solved with google.
Sometimes things may get dense or you may need some more background knowledge but that is easily solved with google.
March 28, 2018
*I'll finish this in may*
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January 11, 2020beautiful
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January 2, 2023
Was perfect for my research project.
June 22, 2021
Also really useful.
June 24, 2012
While this book is a textbook, it is very interesting and pretty easy to read and understand. The author explains things in a couple of ways to help readers get a complete picture of the lesson she is teaching. It begins with an anatomy lesson, which anyone in the field should be familiar with and then goes on into a forensic anthropologist's jobs and how to do them.
Overall this is a very good, concise textbook. Anyone new to the forensic anthropology field would be of interest to read this book.
Overall this is a very good, concise textbook. Anyone new to the forensic anthropology field would be of interest to read this book.
February 23, 2022
This is an excellently written text which I am reading as part of a Forensic Anthropology unit at university. It has a North American focus but as an Australian student, I received plenty of relevant information.
The text is easy to read and I found the information stuck in my mind easily. Each chapter includes a dot point summary and review questions.
The text is easy to read and I found the information stuck in my mind easily. Each chapter includes a dot point summary and review questions.
January 11, 2020
Fascinating introduction to the methods used by forensic anthropologists. Exercises at the end of each chapter allow the reader to practice the application of the methods presented. I also enjoyed the interesting case studies inserted throughout the book.
June 22, 2017
One of the most concise textbooks I had in Anthropology courses.
June 12, 2014
More of a Methods book on Forensic Anthropology
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