Fundamentals 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 ant...