Forensic Human Identification : An Introduction

Tim Thompson

ISBN 10: 0849339545 / ISBN 13: 9780849339547

Published by Taylor & Francis Nov 2006, 2006

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Neuware - Forensic Human Identification: An Introduction explores the variety of biological indicators used in human identification and illustrates the basic principles of each discipline. The text explains how identity is established either irrefutably or statistically through diverse characteristics and markings including tattoos, fillings, retinal scans, and footprints. The first section covers analysis of biomolecular evidence, impression evidence, external and internal physical evidence, facial recognition and reconstruction, methods of communication, and identification from personal effects. The second section illustrates the context and applications of the science through high profile cases, including identity theft and fraud, crimes against humanity, and missing persons.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Forensic Human Identification : An Introduction
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Nov 2006
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0849339545
• ISBN 13: 9780849339547
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 259W x 187H x 30D millimeters 259 millimeters width by 187 millimeters height by 30 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1383 grams

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Synopsis

Identity theft, criminal investigations of the dead or missing, mass disasters both by natural causes and by criminal intent – with this as our day to day reality, the establishment and verification of human identity has never been more important or more prominent in our society. Maintaining and protecting the integrity of out identity has reached levels of unprecedented importance and has led to international legislation to protect our human rights.
Forensic Human Identification: An Introduction examines the variety of biological indicators that are available to investigators and illustrates the basic principles of each discipline. While DNA and fingerprints are clearly the favored methods of identification, they require a prior record and verifiable baseline for comparison. When these tools cannot be used it is necessary to employ those biological factors with higher variation and lower diagnostic probability. This reference introduces a number of different specialties such as, foot- and earprinting, dental interventions, skeletal anomalies, tattoos, facial reconstruction, personal effects, and handwriting.
While recognizing that no single factor is an absolute indicator of identity, the contributors explain how a multitude of factors taken into summative consideration can establish a probability for confirmation. They discuss the difference between positive and probable identification and the use of exclusion to confirm identity. Using three high profile case studies, the book addresses the context of human identification in today’s society and illustrates the use of techniques described in the text.
Heavily referenced and using more than 120 charts, figures, photographs, and tables, Forensic Human Identification: An Introduction provides detailed introductory and extended information to newcomers and experts alike on the wide range of identification techniques in international practice.

About the Author

Tim Thompson, Sue Black