Product Description

For laboratory courses in human osteology (human skeletal anatomy) and forensic anthropology at the junior/senior level.

This manual is designed to serve three purposes: to be used as a general introduction to the field of forensic anthropology; as a framework for training; and as a practical reference tool. The text will make students aware of the challenges and responsibilities of the forensic scientist, the multidisciplinary nature of the work, and the international potential for the forensic sciences.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #73206 in Books
• Published on: 2006-09-14
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• 384 pages

Customer Reviews

Excellent!
I'm currently studying an MSc degree in Anthropology, and found i needed a good text book which would enable me to learn the basics and then further expand my knowledge. This book is a must for anyone who wishes to learn anthropology, it has amazing pictures and excellent details, from the sexing of an individual bone to how ossification occurs.

Everything!
This is a great book. Currently studying a forensic science degree with a forensic anthropology section. This book has helped me all through 3 years, it contains the basics of bone anatomy right through to more difficult tasks of sexing, aging, ancestry and stature estimation of remains.
It really does contain everything. Burns has also referenced many important and helpful papers and books to help point you in the right direction for further study.
Its a must have for anyone studying this line of anthropology/ forensics.