Forensic Taphonomy: The Postmortem Fate of Human Remains (Forensicnetbase) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0849394341 ISBN 13: 9780849394348

Publisher: CRC Press, 1997

Synopsis

Links have recently been established between the study of death assemblages by archaeologists and paleontologists (taphonomy) and the application of physical anthropology concepts to the medicolegal investigation of death (forensic anthropology). Forensic Taphonomy explains these links in a broad-based, multidisciplinary volume. It applies taphonomic models in modern forensic contexts and uses forensic cases to extend taphonomic theories. Review articles, case reports, and chapters on methodology round out this book's unique approach to forensic science.

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Marcella H. Sorg, William D. Haglund

From the Back Cover

This volume provides guidelines for determining when to include the services of and how to choose a forensic anthropologist in your investigations. Many examples and anecdotes are offered by the authors, who strive to keep the text at a clear, readable level that is informative yet enjoyable to read. Jargon is purposefully kept to a minimum, but when it is used it is defined in context so that a common use and understanding of the terms can be achieved.

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0849394341
• ISBN 13: 9780849394348
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 668
• Editor: Sorg Marcella H., Haglund William D.