Review:
Forensic Anthropology: Current Methods And Practice
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Forensic anthropology is the application of anthropological methods and techniques to the identification of human skeletal remains for legal purposes.
Key Features
- Use of physical anthropology methods in legal investigations
- Identification of human skeletal remains
- Analysis of trauma and pathology on bones
- Estimation of age-at-death, sex, ancestry, and stature from skeleton
- Assessment of taphonomic changes on remains
- Application of scientific methods to aid in criminal investigations
Pros
- Provides crucial information in legal investigations involving unidentified human remains
- Utilizes scientific methods to contribute to solving crimes
- Can offer closure to families of missing persons
Cons
- May be emotionally challenging due to dealing with human remains
- Requires specialized training and expertise