Fundamentals of Forensic Anthropology

An essential foundation for the practice of forensic anthropology This text is the first of its level written in more than twenty years. It serves as a summary and guide to the core material that needs to be mastered and evaluated for the practice of forensic anthropology. The text is divided into three parts that collectively provide a solid base in theory and methodology: Part One, «Background Setting for Forensic Anthropology,» introduces the field and discusses the role of forensic anthropology in historic context. Part Two, «Towards Personal Identification,» discusses initial assessments of skeletal remains; determining sex, age, ancestral background, and stature; an…