Forensic Anthropology：An Introduction

This introductory level text incorporates standard practices in addition to cutting-edge approaches in a user-friendly format. It presents the background and methodology of each specialty area for readers without previous theory-based or practical physical anthropology course experience. The chapters give a detailed history and explanation of the methodology, include up-to date analytical techniques, and provide examples of these applications in typical casework. Readers will gain an in-depth understanding of the history, methods, theory, and future direction of forensic anthropology. Appropriate for undergraduate or master’s level, educators and professionals will also find the currency of information and the high quality photos and illustrations useful in their practice.

Dr. MariaTeresa Tersigni-Tarrant is currently with Skeletal Identification Services in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Natalie Shirley is with Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, Tennessee.

Introduction
Forensic Anthropology Today
Human Osteology
Human Odontology
Identifying Forensic Context
Crime Scene Methodology
Processing and Inventory of Remains
Biological Profile: Sex Estimation
Biological Profile: Age Estimation
Biological Profile: Ancestry Estimation
Biological Profile: Stature Estimation
Introduction to FORDISC
Trauma Analysis
Trauma Analysis
Taphonomic Processes: Fire Modification
Taphonomic Processes: Scavenging Damage
Taphonomic Processes: TSD estimation
Taphonomic Processes: Fluvial Transport
Taphonomic Processes: Fragmentary Remains
Methods of Positive Identification
Human Rights
Mass Disasters