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Michael Westaway,
Rob Bruce,
Shaun Adams,
Carney Matheson,
and
Rainer Grün
Topics Covered
- Principles and tools of forensic and biological archaeology
- Legislative requirements for the discovery of human skeletal remains
- Using craniometrics, isotopes, DNA and Carbon 14 to read human skeletal remains
- Sensitivities involved in working with human skeletal remains
- Role of Indigenous partnerships in the archaeological recovery of human skeletal remains
- Explore three sites from around the world
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A comprehensive guide to human osteology, covering the anatomy, histology, and development of the human skeleton. An excellent resource for medical students, forensic anthropologists, and archaeologists.
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An engaging and accessible introduction to osteology for laypeople. Mann's writing style is engaging and humorous, making complex concepts easy to grasp. great starting point for anyone interested in learning about bones.
A detailed examination of the skeletal system, covering the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of bones. Swinton's writing is clear and concise, making complex topics easy to understand. valuable resource for students and professionals in the field of osteology.
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A comprehensive guide to the identification and interpretation of animal bones, covering topics such as taphonomy, zooarchaeology, and paleoecology. valuable resource for students and professionals in the fields of archaeology, zoology, and paleontology.
A detailed examination of the skeletal system of fishes, covering its anatomy, histology, and development. Castro's writing is clear and concise, making complex topics easy to understand. valuable resource for students and professionals in the field of osteology.
A photographic atlas of the skeletal systems of vertebrates, covering a wide range of species from fish to mammals. Blob's photographs are clear and detailed, making this book a valuable resource for students and professionals in the field of osteology.
A comprehensive guide to the use of skeletal remains in forensic investigations, covering topics such as identification, trauma analysis, and age estimation. Maples' writing is clear and concise, making complex topics easy to understand. valuable resource for students and professionals in the field of forensic anthropology.
A field guide to the identification of bones and teeth, covering a wide range of species from fish to mammals. Larsen's writing is clear and concise, making this book a valuable resource for students and professionals in the field of archaeology.
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