A Companion to Forensic Anthropology presents the most comprehensive assessment of the philosophy, goals, and practice of forensic anthropology currently available, with chapters by renowned international scholars and experts Highlights the latest advances in forensic research, and the most effective techniques used by professional forensic anthropologists in the field Illustrates the development of skeletal biological profiles and offers important new evidence on statistical validation of these analytical methods. Evaluates the goals and methods of forensic archaeology, including the preservation of context at surface-scattered remains, buried bodies, fatal fire scenes, facial reconstruction, recovery and identification issues related to large-scale mass disaster scenes; mass grave excavation, and human rights goals and practices throughout the world
- ISBN: 978-1-4051-9123-4
- Editorial: Wiley-Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 600
- Fecha Publicación: 24/02/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés