Forensic Recovery of Human Remains: Archaeological Approaches
Features
- Presents step-by-step methodology for search, survey, documentation, excavation, and recovery of human remains and associated evidence
- Examines geophysical tools
- Includes a chapter on report writing
- Provides sample forms for detailed documentation of the search, excavation, and recovery of human remains along with evidential collection
- Contains discussion questions, case studies, key terms, and suggested readings
Summary
This reference, now in its second edition, is a comprehensive guide that focuses on the practical aspects of excavating and recovering human remains, as well as any associated evidence, from crime scenes. It highlights the protocols and techniques that are used to successfully survey, map, recover, document, collect, and transport evidence. New additions to the reference include discussion questions and suggested readings, updated mapping and measuring techniques, including a section on GIS and backpack differential GPS systems, expanded information on botany, DNA, and soil, and non-forensic burial contexts. Almost 200 illustrations are included to help clarify concepts.Size : 4.7 MB
