Forensic Anthropology: Current Methods and Practice

Forensic Anthropology: Current Methods and Practice approaches forensic anthropology as a modern science, introducing the reader to a comprehensive and current perspective of the field. This is achieved by drawing on the varied experiences, backgrounds and practices of working forensic anthropologists, and through the use of numerous case studies to explain and highlight relevant principles. This text guides the reader through all aspects of human remains recovery and forensic anthropological analysis, presenting information at a level that is appropriate for those new to the field, as well as serving as a practical guide to beginning practitioners. Forensic Anthropology: Current Methods and Practice represents a comprehensive, practical and relevant guide to the modern practice of forensic anthropology.

• Focuses on modern methods, recent advances in research and technology, and current challenges in the science of forensic anthropology,

• Incorporates evolutionary, biomechanical, and other theoretical foundations for the features and phenomena encountered in forensic anthropological casework.

• Addresses issues of international relevance such as the role of forensic anthropology in mass disaster response and human rights investigations.

• Includes chapter summaries, topic-oriented case studies, keywords, and reflective questions to increase active student learning.