Forensic Anthropology Training Manual, The (2nd Edition)

• Cover Type: Spiral Bound with 384 pages
• Published by: Prentice Hall
• Edition: 2nd Edition August 3, 2006
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0130492930
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0130492937
• Book Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Weighs: 1.6 pounds

The Forensic Anthropology Training Manual, 2/e  is designed to serve three purposes: to be used as a general introduction to the field of forensic anthropology; as a framework for training; and as a practical reference tool. This book will make readers aware of the challenges and responsibilities of the forensic scientist, the multidisciplinary nature of the work, and the international potential for the forensic sciences. The manual looks at physical evidence, death investigation specialists, forensic anthropology, human Osteology, human Odontology, laboratory analysis, field methods, professional results, and human rights applications. For those seeking basic knowledge necessary to collect and process skeletonized human remains.

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This new book focuses on the challenges and responsibilities of the forensic scientist, the multidisciplinary nature of the work, and the international potential for the forensic sciences. An great introduction to the realities of the profession of forensic scientist. Trains in the description and analysis of human skeletal and dental remains. Offers a well-illustrated approach to osteology training, including: a concentration on vocabulary-building, the use of case studies, and a structured approach to skeletal analysis and report-writing. An great text for those considering the field of forensic science. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Reader Reviews
This review is from: Forensic Anthropology Training Manual, The (Plastic Comb) I am using this text in the anthropology lab with my students of Introduction to Forensic Sciences. As a former student of Dr. Ramey Burns, I am convinced she is an excellent educator who enjoys working with new generations of forensic scientists. Students from First World societies find chapter 15 extremely helpful in our seminar discussions about the importance to learn and to respect local cultures when investigating all sort of crimes. For the next edition of the manual, I would like to recommend the inclusion of scientific advancements in Latin America the author has contributed to develop. For instance, normative standards from populations with Latin American biological affiliation may be used in the identification of skeletal remains here in North America.