Bone Voyage: A Journey in Forensic Anthropology

by Stanley Rhine

Overview

A lively account of the role of the forensic anthropologist in the Office of the Medical Investigator—recovering bodies, establishing identities, and solving the puzzles of death.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826319685
Publisher:	University of New Mexico Press
Publication date:	08/01/1998
Edition description:	1 ED
Pages:	290
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

Editorial Reviews

a. . . an excellent view of the world of forensic anthropology. . . . The voyage provided to us by Rhine is well-worth taking.a

aThe authoras clear and entertaining style, along with descriptive passages that rival those encountered in a good novel, make this an excellent choice for the casual reader and for anyone interested in forensic science or awho done ita mysteries.a

aThe cases are well-chosen . . . This is a text that both lay person and professional anthropologist can appreciate. . . . it entices the reader to continue on, at the same time inparting useful information.a

. . . an excellent view of the world of forensic anthropology. . . . The voyage provided to us by Rhine is well-worth taking.

"This is an enormous contribution to the forensic anthropology literature."

The authors clear and entertaining style, along with descriptive passages that rival those encountered in a good novel, make this an excellent choice for the casual reader and for anyone interested in forensic science or who done it mysteries.

The cases are well-chosen . . . This is a text that both lay person and professional anthropologist can appreciate. . . . it entices the reader to continue on, at the same time inparting useful information.

"The author's clear and entertaining style, along with descriptive passages that rival those encountered in a good novel, make this an excellent choice for the casual reader and for anyone interested in forensic science or "who done it" mysteries."

From the Publisher

The author's clear and entertaining style, along with descriptive passages that rival those encountered in a good novel, make this an excellent choice for the casual reader and for anyone interested in forensic science or "who done it" mysteries.

CHOICE Magazine

The cases are well-chosen . . . This is a text that both lay person and professional anthropologist can appreciate. . . . it entices the reader to continue on, at the same time inparting useful information.

The Connective Tissue

. . . an excellent view of the world of forensic anthropology. . . . The voyage provided to us by Rhine is well-worth taking.

American Journal of Human Biology

This is an enormous contribution to the forensic anthropology literature.

Anthropology Review Database