Introduction to Forensic Anthropology (5th Ed.)
Auteur : Byers Steven N.
This book provides comprehensive coverage of the methods and issues in the current practice of forensic anthropology. It introduces students to all the major topics in the field, with material ranging from the attribution of ancestry and sex, to various forms of bone trauma, to identification through radiography.
Introduction to Forensic Anthropology uses the terminology and best practices recommended by the Scientific Working Group for Forensic Anthropology (SWGANTH). The fifth edition has been fully updated in light of recent developments, incorporating new and improved methods as well as fresh data. The section on human osteology and odontology in particular has been expanded.
This accessible and engaging text offers an array of features to support teaching and learning, including:
- boxed case studies
- extensive figures and photographs
- chapter summaries and student exercises
- a glossary of terms
- further resources via a companion website
Foreword by Stanley Rhine
Preface
Chapter 1 Introduction
Historical Background
Forensic Anthropologists and the Medicolegal Community
Forensic Anthropology and Juriceprudence
Forensic Anthropology Protocol and the Layout of This Book
Methods of Forensic Anthropology
Summary • Exercises
Chapter 2 Basics of Human Osteology and Odontology
Overview of the Human Skeleton
Basic Topics in Osteology
Overview of the Human Dentition
Summary • Exercises
Chapter 3 <title> Establishing Medicolegal Significance
Distinguishing Bone and Teeth From Other Material
Distinguishing Human From Nonhuman
Contemporary Versus Noncontemporary
Summary • Exercises
Chapter 4 Recovery Scene Methods
Preliminary Issues
Locating Remains
Mapping Remains
Grave Excavation
Remains
Disasters
Genocide Investigations
Summary • Exercises
Chapter 5 Estimating Postmortem Interval
Overview of Decomposition
Decomposition and Skeletonization
Animal Scavenging
MethodsSummary • Exercises
Chapter 6 Initial Treatment and Examination
Forensic Anthropology Laboratory
Preparation of Remains
Reconstruction, Sorting, and Reassembly
Inventorying Remains
Highly Fragmented Remains
Summary • Exercises <
Chapter 7 Attribution of Ancestry
Anthroposcopic Traits
Metric Methods
Miscellaneous Ancestral Characteristics
Summary • Exercises
Chapter 8 Attribution of Sex
Sexing the Pelvis
Sexing the Skull
Miscellaneous Methods
Sexing Subadults
Other Methods
Summary • Exercises
Chapter 9 Estimation of Age at Death<
Subadults
Adults
Symphyseal Surface
Auricular Surface of the Os Coxa
Sternal Rib Ends
Cranial Suture Closure
Other MethodsSummary • Exercises
Chapter 10 Calculation of Stature
Basics of Stature Reconstruction
Full Skeleton Methods
Long Limb Bones
Other Skeletal Elements
Fleshed Body Segments
Partial Long Limb Bones
Adjustments to StatureSummary • Exercises
Chapter 11 Death, Trauma, and the Skeleton
Cause and Manner of Death
Basics of Bone Trauma
of Forces Causing Trauma
Types of Trauma
Timing of Bone Injury
Summary • Exercises
Chapter 12 Projectile Trauma
Basics of Ammunition and Firearms
Basics of Bullet Travel
Effects of Bullets on Bone
Bullet Wound Analysis
Pellet Wound Analysis
Miscellaneous Projectiles
Determining Cause and Manner of Death
Summary • Exercises
Chapter 13 Blunt Trauma
Characteristics of Instruments
Types of Fractures
Effects of Blunt Instruments
Wound Analysis
Determining Cause and Manner of DeathSummary • Exercises
Chapter 14 Sharp and Miscellaneous Trauma
Sharp Trauma
Effects of Sharp Instruments
Wound Analysis
Blast Trauma
Chemical Trauma
Determining Cause and Manner of DeathSummary • Exercises
Chapter 15 Antemortem Skeletal Conditions
Pathological Conditions
Skeletal Anomalies
Occupational Stress Markers
Summary • Exercises
Chapter 16 Postmortem Changes to Bone
Dismemberments
Animal Scavenging
Fire Damage
Weathering
Burial Damage
Water Transport Damage
Miscellaneous
Summary • Exercises
Chapter 17 Additional Aspects of Individualization
Facial Approximation
Assessing Handedness
Estimating Body Weight
Summary • Exercises
Chapter 18 Obtaining an Identification
Positive Identification
Probable Identification
Miscellaneous Techniques
Summary • Exercises
Chapter 19 Conclusion
Ethical Responsibilities
The Final Report
Courtroom Testimony
Future of Forensic Anthropology
Summary
References
Note on Photography
Index
Steven N. Byers has a Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of New Mexico (UNM), USA. Now retired, he worked for a number of years on various campuses of UNM, teaching courses in Forensic Anthropology, Biological Anthropology, and Archaeology. He is currently serving on the Anthropology Consensus Body of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences Standards Board, in addition to focusing on Southeastern United States bioarchaeology. Byers’ publications with Taylor & Francis include Introduction to Forensic Anthropology (in its 5th edition), and Forensic Anthropology Lab Manual (in its 4th edition).
Date de parution : 09-2016
18.9x24.6 cm
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