The Forensic Anthropology Training Manual

Provides basic information on successfully collecting, processing, analyzing, and describing skeletal human remains.  Forensic Anthropology Training Manual serves as a practical reference tool and a framework for training in forensic anthropology.  The first chapter informs judges, attorneys, law [...]
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Provides basic information on successfully collecting, processing, analyzing, and describing skeletal human remains.  Forensic Anthropology Training Manual serves as a practical reference tool and a framework for training in forensic anthropology.  The first chapter informs judges, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, and international workers of the information and services available from a professional forensic anthropologist. The first section (Chapters 2-11) is a training guide to assist in the study of human skeletal anatomy. The second section (Chapters 12-17) focuses on the specific work of the forensic anthropologist, beginning with an introduction to the forensic sciences. Learning GoalsUpon completing this book readers will be able to:Have a strong foundation in human skeletal anatomy Explain how this knowledge contributes to the physical description and personal identification of human remainsUnderstand the basics of excavating a grave, preparing a forensic report, and presenting expert witness testimony in a court of lawDefine forensic anthropology within the broader context of the forensic sciencesDescribe the work of todaya??s forensic anthropologists Note: MySearchLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySearchLab, please visit: www.mysearchlab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MySearchlab (at no additional cost): ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205207308 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205207305.