Forensic Anthropology

Key topics and basic laboratory trainingfor beginning studentsThisversatile laboratory manual is designed to support introductory undergraduate coursesin forensic anthropology. Usable for both in-person and online classes andsuitable to accompany any textbook or for use on its own as a textlab manualhybrid, it provides basic training for beginner students in relevant methods ofbiological profile estimation and trauma assessment for use in medico-legaldeath investigations.Structuredin a standard format for classes and existing texts, this manual offers aunique emphasis on lab exercises that align with general studies requirementsand basic science competency. Each chapter begins with learning goals and anintroductory section that outlines the topics to be covered. The discussionthen leads students through the material, including periodic learning checksbuilt into the structure of the chapter, followed by end-of-chapter exercises. Throughclear explanations of fundamental principles, the complete medico-legal contextis covered with respect to forensic anthropology. Basic information on bonebiology, human osteology, and rules of evidence are also presented.Alongside its substantive text discussion of keytopics, this manuals exercises can be used in in-person laboratory classes whileits learning checks can be completed by online students without access toskeletal material or casts. This book offers the necessary content to teachforensic anthropology regardless of the experience or location of students orthe resources of specific colleges and universities.