Advances in Forensic Taphonomy: Method, Theory, and Archaeological Perspectives

by William D. Haglund (Editor), Mark Skinner (Contributor), Stefan Schmitt (Contributor)

The taphonomic approach within paleontology, archaeology, and paleoanthropology continues to produce advances in understanding postmortem biochemical and morphological transformations. Conversely, advances in understanding the early and intermediate postmortem period generated in the forensic realm can and should be brought to the attention of scientists who study the historic and prehistoric past.

Building on the success of Forensic The Postmortem Fate of Human Remains, Advances in Forensic Method, Theory, and Archaeological Perspectives presents new and updated techniques. It expands the taphonomic focus on biogeographic context and microenvironments and integrates further the theoretical and methodological links with archaeology and paleontology.

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Genres: Nonfiction, Anthropology

Hardcover

First published July 30, 2001