Forensic Anthropology: Current Methods and Practice

✍ Scribed by Angi M. Christensen, Nicholas V. Passalacqua, Eric J. Bartelink

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Year: 2019
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 506
• Edition: 2
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Forensic anthropology has seen a recent expansion in depth and scope as well as increased attention from the media and the legal system. This constantly evolving science requires a comprehensive introductory text that approaches forensic anthropology as a modern discipline, with attention to theory as well as recent advances in research, technology, and challenges in the field.

Forensic Anthropology: Current Methods and Practice, 2nd edition approaches forensic anthropology using current practices and case studies drawn from the varied experiences, backgrounds, and practices of working forensic anthropologists. This text guides the reader through all aspects of human remains recovery and forensic anthropological analysis. It presents principles at a level that is appropriate for those new to the field, while at the same time incorporating evolutionary, biomechanical, and other theoretical foundations for the features and phenomena encountered in forensic anthropological casework.

Attention is focused on the most recent and scientifically valid applications commonly employed by working forensic anthropologists. Readers will learn about innovative techniques in the discipline, and aspiring practitioners will be prepared by understanding the necessary background needed to work in the field today. Instructors and students will find Forensic Anthropology: Current Methods and Practice, 2nd edition comprehensive, practical, and relevant to the modern discipline of forensic anthropology.

✦ Table of Contents

Front-Matter_2019_Forensic-Anthropology
Front Matter
Copyright_2019_Forensic-Anthropology
Copyright
Author-biographies_2019_Forensic-Anthropology
Author biographies
Angi M. Christensen, PhD, D-ABFA
Nicholas V. Passalacqua, PhD, D-ABFA
Eric J. Bartelink, PhD, D-ABFA
Foreword_2019_Forensic-Anthropology
Foreword
Preface-to-the-first-edition_2019_Forensic-Anthropology
Preface to the first edition
Preface-to-the-second-edition_2019_Forensic-Anthropology
Preface to the second edition
Chapter-1---Introduction-to-forensic-anthropology_2019_Forensic-Anthropology
Introduction to forensic anthropology
Forensic anthropology defined
History of forensic anthropology
Forensic anthropology today
Skeletal collections
Forensic anthropology in legal and political contexts
Ethics in forensic anthropology
Careers in forensic anthropology
Skeletal remains as evidence
Case study: Report writing
Case study: Forensic anthropology testimony
Layout of this book
Summary
Test yourself
Definitions
References
Chapter-2---Human-osteology-and-odontology_2019_Forensic-Anthropology
Human osteology and odontology
Principles of human osteology and odontology
Bone biology
Bone growth and development
Skeletal anatomy
Dental anatomy
Case study: Skeletal inventory
Case study: Dental anomaly
Summary
Test yourself
Definitions
References
Chapter-3---Skeletal-examination-and-documentation-m_2019_Forensic-Anthropol
Skeletal examination and documentation methods
Overview of examination methods
Macroscopic analysis
Metric analysis
Fordisc
Statistics, error, and uncertainty in forensic anthropology
Radiology
Histology
Elemental analysis
Case study: Method selection and metrics
Case study: Radiology
Summary
Test yourself
Definitions
References
Chapter-4---Medicolegal-significance_2019_Forensic-Anthropology
Medicolegal significance
The medicolegal context
Skeletal versus nonskeletal material
Human versus nonhuman skeletal material
Recent versus nonrecent human skeletal remains
Case study: Skeletal versus nonskeletal
Case study: Human versus nonhuman
Case study: Recent versus nonrecent
Summary
Test yourself
Definitions
References
Chapter-5---Forensic-taphonomy_2019_Forensic-Anthropology
Forensic taphonomy
Principles of forensic taphonomy
Decomposition and postmortem soft tissue changes
Postmortem skeletal changes
Scavenging
Body movement and disarticulation
Estimating the postmortem interval (PMI)
Humans as taphonomic agents
Case study: Postmortem tooth fractures
Case study: PMI estimation
Summary
Test yourself
Definitions
References
Chapter-6---Forensic-archaeology-and-scene-processing_2019_Forensic-Anthropo
Forensic archaeology and scene processing methods
Principles of forensic archaeology
Recovery scenes
Archaeological method and theory
Detection methods
Recovery methods
Scene documentation
Evidence collection and packaging
Case study: Burial recovery
Case study: Fire scene
Summary
Test yourself
Definitions
References
Chapter-7---Processing--resolving-commingling--and-pre_2019_Forensic-Anthrop
Processing, resolving commingling, and preserving remains
Principles of skeletal processing and preparation
Skeletal processing methods
Skeletal reconstruction
Resolving commingling
Skeletal sampling
Skeletal preservation
Case study: Processing
Case study: Commingling
Summary
Test yourself
Definitions
References
Chapter-8---Sex-estimation_2019_Forensic-Anthropology
Sex estimation
Principles of sex estimation
Morphoscopic sex estimation methods
Metric sex estimation methods
Sex estimation in subadults
Other considerations in sex estimation
Case study: Sex estimation using scored pelvic and cranial traits
Case study: Sex estimation using metric analysis
Case study: (Incorrect) sex estimation using metric analysis
Summary
Test yourself
Definitions
References
Chapter-9---Ancestry-estimation_2019_Forensic-Anthropology
Ancestry estimation
Principles of ancestry estimation
Morphoscopic (nonmetric) ancestry estimation
Craniometric ancestry estimation
Ancestry estimation using dental metrics
Ancestry estimation using (hu)MANid
Postcranial methods of ancestry estimation
Other considerations in ancestry estimation
Case study: Ancestry estimation using OSSA
Case study: Ancestry estimation using Fordisc
Case study: Ancestry estimation using Fordisc
Summary
Test yourself
Definitions
References
Chapter-10---Age-estimation_2019_Forensic-Anthropology
Age estimation
Principles of age estimation
Subadult age estimation: Dental methods
Subadult age estimation: Osteological methods
Adult age estimation: Pubic symphysis methods
Adult age estimation: Auricular surface methods
Adult age estimation: Sternal rib end methods
Adult age estimation: Histological methods
General indicators of advanced age
Other considerations in age estimation
Case study: Subadult age estimation
Case study: Adult age estimation
Case study: Age estimation using radiology
Summary
Test yourself
Definitions
References
Chapter-11---Stature-estimation-and-other-skeletal-m_2019_Forensic-Anthropol
Stature estimation and other skeletal metrics
Principles of stature estimation
Full skeleton methods of stature estimation
Regression methods of stature estimation
Body mass estimation
Analysis of cremains weight
Other considerations in stature estimation
Case study: Stature estimation using the full skeleton method
Case study: Manual calculation of stature estimate using regression
Case study: Stature estimation using Fordisc
Summary
Test yourself
Definitions
References
Chapter-12---Individual-skeletal-variation_2019_Forensic-Anthropology
Individual skeletal variation
Principles of skeletal variation
Normal skeletal variation
Skeletal anomalies
Pathological conditions
Repetitive mechanical stress
Case study-Proliferative lesions
Case study-Dental anomalies
Case study: Button osteoma
Summary
Test yourself
Definitions
References
Chapter-13---Analysis-of-skeletal-trauma_2019_Forensic-Anthropology
Analysis of skeletal trauma
Principles of skeletal trauma analysis
Forces, bone biomechanics, and fractures
Trauma timing
Trauma mechanism
Blunt trauma
High-velocity projectile trauma
Sharp trauma
Thermal alterations
Blast trauma
Other considerations in skeletal trauma analysis
Case study: Antemortem and perimortem pediatric trauma
Case study: High-velocity projectile trauma
Case study: Fall from a height
Summary
Test yourself
Definitions
References
Chapter-14---Personal-identification_2019_Forensic-Anthropology
Personal identification
Principles of personal identification
Narrowing the pool of potential matches
Identification comparisons
Other identification approaches
Quantification in identification
DNA approaches
Facial approximation
Case study: Radiographic comparison of foot
Case study: Exclusion based on cranial radiographs
Case study: The state of Tennessee v. David William Cosgrif, III
Summary
Test yourself
Definitions
References
Chapter-15---Forensic-anthropology-in-humanitarian-and-h_2019_Forensic-Anthr
Forensic anthropology in humanitarian and human rights investigations
Humanitarian and human rights applications of forensic anthropology
Forensic anthropology in armed conflict-related investigations
Forensic anthropology in mass disaster response and disaster victim identification
Forensic anthropology and human migration routes
Forensic anthropology and human rights investigations
Case study: Unidentified border crossers
Case study: Mass graves from the Spanish Civil War
Case study: World War II US service member recovery
Summary
Test yourself
Definitions
References
Index_2019_Forensic-Anthropology
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