Human Remains: Recognition, Documentation, Recovery, and Preservation

by William D. Haglund, Marcella H. Sorg, Diane L. France

Written by well-known authors with a wide range of international experience, this book provides in-depth instruction on the logistics and complexities involved in collecting and preserving the evidentiary value of human remains. Among its numerous topics, the book explains techniques for locating and recovering remains and graves under various conditions and environments. It also covers fetal and child skeletons and their special problems, as well as severely compromised bones. With its practical advice, including tips on creating the final report and giving court testimony, this volume fills a great need for detailed instructions in a handy reference.

224 pages, Hardcover

Published June 13, 2003